Question 1

what is chronic kidney disease?

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IREVERSIBLE KIDNEY : Chronic kidney disease is progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months and years  and is detected by increase in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine level and reduced glomerular filtration rate.It may be result of several systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension and glomerulonephritis.It has been been classified in five stages, the end stage requires dialysis or renal transpla.

Question 2

what causes chronic kidney disease?

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Many things: leading causes are diabetes and high blood pressure, autoimmune disease (like Lupus) affects the kidney and congenital diseases also.  toxic chemicals and drugs can harm the renal system. You should review your case with your physician to determine the proper investigation and treatment

Question 3

can chronic kidney disease be cured?

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No: Chronic kidney disease occurs predominantly from diabetes or hypertension over a period of months to years.  Unfortunately, this damage is irreversible.

Question 4

how can i care for chronic kidney disease?

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W. nephrologist help: Cause of chronic kidney disease should be determined &amp; treated or stop medications, like Aspirin etc. which might be responsible. Reduce protein intake, especially red meat, also salt. May require medications to control blood pressure &amp;/or fluid retention. All best managed by kidney Dr/nephrologist. Good Luck.

Question 5

what are the tests for chronic kidney disease?

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Serum Creatinine: The serum creatinine is used to estimate kidney function.  This information is present on all labs identified as the eGFR.  Normal is &gt;90, Stage 1 &gt;90 with urine protein present, Stage 2 60-90, Stage 3 30-59, Stage 4 15-29, Stage 5 &lt;15, Stage 6 on dialysis.  The eGFR is an estimate and the real function is generally +/- 50% of the number.  Example eGFR 30 could really be anywhere from 15-45.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease?

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Different symptoms: Well with progression of CKD patients usually become more tired and become more anemic. Nausea, vomiting shortness of breath and weight loss are usually late symptoms. Patients should already have been seen by a kidney doctor to manage their disease.

Question 7

what could be the cause of chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes/hypertensio: 1 diabetes mellitus type1 and type2
2 uncontrolled hypertension
3 glomerulonephritis
4 polycystic kidney disease
5 drugs like tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen
6 atherosclerosis
7 obstruction of flow of urine like protatic hypertrophy, stones, stricturesor cancers
8 connective tissue diseases like sle and others
9hiv, infections, sickle cell disease, amyloidosis, chronic kidney infection.

Question 8

i have chronic kidney disease, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Consult nephrologist: S/he will be able to provide optimal care.

Question 9

what are the complications of chronic kidney disease?

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Many,,,: The complications of chronic kidney disease are many.  There is hypertension from inability of the kidneys to excrete fluid, along with edema or swelling in the body.  There is anemia due to the kidney's inability to produce erythropoietin which stimulates red cell production.  There is also accumulation of urea, a waste product and potassium which can affect heart rhythm, and many more besides.

Question 10

how long can a person live with chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Years: Depending on the actual disorder chronic kidney disease (ckd) can take months to years to reach the point where kidney replacement therapy becomes necessary. Treatment to control blood pressure, bone mineral balance and other complications of CKD can keep the kidneys functioning for a longer time.

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