Abstract
Introduction. Chronic kidney disease is a multifaceted condition that contributes to the development of many biochemical, metabolic disorders and multi-organ pathology. Patients also experience various types of pain, often with moderate to severe intensity. Patients treated conservatively in the third or fourth stage of the disease are just as susceptible to pain as patients in the fi fth stage.
Aim. The aim of the study was present and characterize the problem of pain among patients with CKD, including patients undergoing renal replacement therapy.
Method. Review and analysis of the literature on the issue of pain among patients with PChN, including patients undergoing renal replacement therapy.
Conclusions. Musculoskeletal pain is mentioned as the most common pain symptom by both conservatively treated and dialysis patients. Kidney transplantation helps reduce the frequency of pain. The high percentage of patients suff ering from moderate to severe pain suggests that pain is ignored or ineff ectively treated. The task of doctors and nurses is to pay special attention to this adverse symptom during outpatient treatment as well as after starting renal replacement therapy.
Key words: pain, chronic kidney disease, pain intensity