Question 1

how does kidney disease affect theother organs?

Accepted Answer

Kidney disease: If you gave kidney disease you are more likely yo have hypertension or cardiac problems

Question 2

how does chronic kidney disease affect the renal system and organs?

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Renal equals kidney: The kidney is the basic engine of the renal system.  It is what processes the wastes and corrects the chemicals in the body.  The remainder of the renal or genitourinary system is the plumbing that allows the liquid wastes of the body to be eliminated.

Question 3

is there a name for someone that has multiple cysts on all organs and also has polycystic kidney disease ? and what is the outlook ? thankyou

Accepted Answer

Progressive disease: Patients with PCK disease often have cysts in the liver and pancreas.  Sometimes, those cysts will bleed and cause pain; otherwise they are benign.  Polycystic kidney disease itself is a progressive disease that commonly leads to kidney failure with the need for dialysis or transplantation.  Some patients will have aneurysms in their cerebral arteries, especially if they have a family history.

Question 4

if chronic kidney disease is so serious, why dont i feel sick?

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Slow Onset: Chronic kidney disease comes on slowly over a long time. Your body is able to adjust and "get used to" the change. In acute disease, the onset is very fast, no time to adjust and you would feel very ill. Either kind can lead to kidney failure, and eventual dialysis or transplant.

Question 5

what exactly is the worst that could happen if a kidney disease/infection isn't treated?

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Not good: If the person became septic they could become terribly ill (maybe even die if severe complications occured).

Question 6

i apparently have a kidney disease but don't know why. high bp?

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Could be: High BP can cause kidney disease, even if you are already on BP meds.    Kidney disease can also cause high bp, which can then cause a viscious cycle of sorts.   If you have kidney disease and high bp, it is important to have regular f/u with your kidney doc to treat both conditions optimally.

Question 7

what is the causes chronic kidney diseases?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Chronic kidney disease is caused by many things. However, the top two causes are high blood pressure and diabetes. If you have any kidney disease, see your doctor. A blood test and urine analysis can narrow down and sometimes diagnose many of those causes.

Question 8

how do you catch kidney disease?

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Generic term: Kidney disease is a very generic term. Many things can cause it. Commonly, it is diabetes and high blood pressure.

Question 9

what to do about kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends on diagnosis: A nephrologist is the specialist who organizes care of renal ( kidney ) preservation or function. Depending on the underlying diagnosis he can help orchestrate medical management. The more common nephrologic conditions include nephrosclerosis often seen in patients with hypertension and or diabetes. Glomerulonephritis, of which there are several types, will require specific treatments based on the subtype.

Question 10

symptoms of acute kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Decreased Urination: Acute kidney disease represents an attack against the attack usually from profound dehydration, nephrotoxic agents like antibiotics or from bacterial infections. The symptoms range from decrease in urine output, nausea and loss of appetite.  The most critical side effect is rapid increase in potassium that can be very dangerous.

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