What is chronic kidney disease?

Chronic kidney disease, commonly referred to as chronic kidney failure, is characterized by progressive loss of renal function. Waste, as well as excess fluid, is removed from your blood by your kidneys, which are excreted in your *****. Advanced chronic kidney disease can lead to dangerously high levels of fluid, electrolytes, and waste in the body.

You may have some signs or symptoms in the early stages of chronic kidney disease. You may not know you have kidney disease until it is too late.

Treatment of chronic kidney disease usually focuses on delaying the development of kidney problems by addressing the underlying cause. However, controlling the cause is not enough to prevent the development of kidney disease. Without mechanical filtration, chronic kidney disease progresses to a final diagnosis of renal failure, which can be fatal.

Symptoms:

If kidney damage progresses slowly, the initial symptoms of chronic kidney disease may appear over time. Kidney failure can lead to fluid or waste accumulation, as well as electrolyte imbalance. Depending on how severe the kidney failure is, it can lead to the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite.
• Weakness and fatigue
• Sleep problems
• More or less urination
• Mental stamina declined.
• Muscle aches
• Swelling of the foot and ankle
• Itchy, dry skin
• High blood pressure (hypertension) is difficult to control
• If fluid accumulates in the lungs, it can cause shortness of breath.
• If the fluid is pumped around the heart lining, it can cause chest pain.

There are many signs and symptoms of kidney disease. As a result, they can be caused by various disorders. Because your kidneys are less able to function, you may not develop signs and symptoms until irreversible damage occurs.

When should you see a doctor?

If you have noticeable symptoms of kidney disease, consult a doctor. Early detection of kidney disease can prevent it from progressing to kidney failure.

If you have a medical condition at risk for kidney disease, your doctor may use ***** and blood tests to monitor your blood pressure and kidney function during office visits. Consult your doctor to see if you need these tests.

Causes:

Chronic kidney disease develops when a disease impairs kidney function for months or years, leading to kidney damage.

Chronic kidney disease is caused by a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

• Diabetes type 1 or type 2
• Very high blood pressure
• Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the filter units of the kidneys (glome-me-you-lu-nuh-fry-tis) (glomeruli)
• Inflammation of the renal tubules and surrounding tissues is called interstitial nephritis (in-tur-stash-ul nuh-fry-is).
• Other hereditary kidney diseases such as polycystic kidney disease
• Chronic obstruction of the urinary tract is caused by disorders such as the prostate gland, kidney stones, and many other disorders.
• Vesicoureteral reflux (ves-it-koe-you-REE-tur-ul) is a condition that ***** backs up into the kidneys.
• Pyelonephritis is a type of recurrent kidney infection (pi-uh-lu-nuh-fry-tis)

Risk factors of the disease:

Chronic kidney disease can occur for a number of reasons, including:

• Diabetes
• Very high blood pressure
• Cardiovascular disease is a condition that affects the heart and circulatory system.
• Smoking \ Obesity
• Black, Native American, or Asian American with a family history of kidney disease
• Kidney structural abnormalities as people get older
• Taking medications that can damage the kidneys on a daily basis

Prevention:

To reduce your chances of getting kidney disease, do the following:

Over-the-counter medications: should be taken according to the manufacturer's instructions. Follow the instructions on the label when taking non-prescription pain medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin (Advil, Motrin IB et al.) And acetaminophen (Tylenol et al.). Prolonged use of pain killers can damage the kidneys.

Maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI): Maintain a healthy weight by energizing the body several days a week as you are already at a healthy weight. If you want to lose weight, talk to your doctor about appropriate weight loss options.

Do not smoke: Cigarette smoking can damage your kidneys and increase existing damage. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit. Stopping can be made easier with the help of support groups, counseling, and medication.

Manage your health issues with the help of your doctor: Consult a doctor to rule out many diseases and ailments that increase your risk of kidney disease. Ask your doctor about ways to check for signs of kidney disease.