Chronic kidney disease
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Also known as: chronic kidney failureContent medically reviewed byDr. Pawan KattiM.S., M.Ch., F.MAS, UrologyView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Chronic kidney disease, seek medical attention immediately.Early stages show no symptoms. When the disease progresses symptoms presented are:NauseaLoss of appetiteFatigueEdema- swelling of feet and ankleHigh blood pressure (hypertension)Need to urinate more often, especially at nightDecreased mental sharpnessProblems with sleepBlood in urineProtein in urineErectile dysfunction in menTwitching in the muscles and crampsPersistent itchingChest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heartShortness of breath is seen if fluid builds up in the lungs Nausea Loss of appetite Fatigue Edema- swelling of feet and ankle High blood pressure (hypertension) Need to urinate more often, especially at night Decreased mental sharpness Problems with sleep Blood in urine Protein in urine Erectile dysfunction in men Twitching in the muscles and cramps Persistent itching Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart Shortness of breath is seen if fluid builds up in the lungs The cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. The most common risk factors include: Diabetes – Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Glomerulonephritis – Inflammation in the glomerulus Polycystic kidney disease Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus Vesicoureteral reflux – A condition where urine flows back up to the kidneys Pyelonephritis Interstitial nephritis – Inflammation of the tubules Kidney stones, obstruction in kidney or cancer can lead to kidney failure over A period of time Overuse of certain medications Drug (heroin or cocaine) abuse Monitor and control blood sugar and blood pressure Avoid smoking to improve overall health Quit drinking alcohol Exercise regularly Maintain a healthy diet Control medication: Certain medicines can worsen kidney condition, so talk to your doctor about it Fluid retention: Kidney failure leads to fluid retention causing swelling in the arms and feet Cardiovascular disease – Heart and blood vessels are affected due to kidney failure Imbalance in potassium levels: This can be life-threatening Decreased immune response Impairing central nervous system Complications in pregnancy Complete loss of kidney function in the late stage
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Edema- swelling of feet and ankle
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Need to urinate more often, especially at night
Decreased mental sharpness
Problems with sleep
Blood in urine
Protein in urine
Erectile dysfunction in men
Twitching in the muscles and cramps
Persistent itching
Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
Shortness of breath is seen if fluid builds up in the lungs
The cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known.
The most common risk factors include:
Diabetes – Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis – Inflammation in the glomerulus
Polycystic kidney disease
Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus
Vesicoureteral reflux – A condition where urine flows back up to the kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Interstitial nephritis – Inflammation of the tubules
Kidney stones, obstruction in kidney or cancer can lead to kidney failure over A period of time
Overuse of certain medications
Drug (heroin or cocaine) abuse
Monitor and control blood sugar and blood pressure
Avoid smoking to improve overall health
Quit drinking alcohol
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy diet
Control medication: Certain medicines can worsen kidney condition, so talk to your doctor about it
Fluid retention: Kidney failure leads to fluid retention causing swelling in the arms and feet
Cardiovascular disease – Heart and blood vessels are affected due to kidney failure
Imbalance in potassium levels: This can be life-threatening
Decreased immune response
Impairing central nervous system
Complications in pregnancy
Complete loss of kidney function in the late stage
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