Question 1

what are the differences between nephropathy and chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Close, semantics: Nephropathy means kidney condition. So you could have diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, or uric acid nephropathy.
A chronic kidney disease (ckd) means a long-term kidney disease that is not amenable for correction. It also could have many different causes. Above examples of nephropathy are also chronic kidney diseases but uric acid nephropathy is possibly curable so it is not ckd.

Question 2

what is the difference between renal parenchymal disease and chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Renal parenchymal dz: Renal parenchymal disease is a phrase usually listed in reports from imaging studies, it is an imaging finding. If you truly have an imaging abnormality it does imply having chronic kidney disease (ckd). With only the phrase renal parenchymal disease, we can't guess on what stage of CKD a person has or the cause of the damage.

Question 3

who have risk of getting chronic kidney diseases in adults?

Accepted Answer

Everybody: Today there's a laboratory fad that overdiagnoses 'chronic kidney disease' in all well-muscled individuals based on serum creatinine levels. However, anyone who neglects high blood pressure or kidney infections or does not manage diabetes closely will end up sick bad kidneys, and a few disesaes strike at random.

Question 4

how can i care for chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

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

i have chronic kidney disease, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

is chronic kidney disease reversible , how is this done?

Accepted Answer

No: The alterations in kidney function are largely permanent.  Millions of americans live with chronic kidney disease, many are not even aware they have it!  The best thing you can do is follow with your doctor to monitor your kidney function and manage the reasons you are affected.  CKD is associated with heart and cerebrovascular disease but with the right follow up you can have a healthy life.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

diet for patient with chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Not for HealthTap: Chronic kidney disease is widely variable in severity, as well as cause and how it expresses itself. When diet becomes important to management, it needs to be tailored to the individual patient by someone who's expert in this area and knows the person. This is one case in which it's very important not to take general advice from the internet or other "pop" sources.

Question 9

what is chronic kidney disease stage 3 duration?

Accepted Answer

No time frame: There is no specific duration for any stage of ckd. It may stay in the same stage for a long time or progress rapidly. Disease progression usually depends on the cause, protein in urine, blood pressure control and others.

Question 10

can biofreeze be used with chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Ask nephrologist: You should always check with you nephrologist, but topically applied biofreeze should be safe to use.

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