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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney functioning. Your kidneys filter fluids and waste materials from your blood, which are then discharged in your urine. At the point when chronic kidney disease progresses, there may be an excess of  fluids and waste products in your body.

In the earlier stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney disease may not be apparent until kidney function becomes limited.

Treatment for chronic kidney disease is all about halting the progress of kidney damage by controlling the cause. Chronic kidney disease can become end-stage kidney failure, which is deadly without dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease include the following:

DIAGNOSIS

As an initial move toward diagnosing kidney disease, your doctor will ask about your medical and family history as well as do a physical exam.

Tests may be requested such as the following:

  • Blood tests for kidney function such as creatinine and urea
  • Urine tests
  • Imaging tests such as ultrasound
  • Kidney biopsy

 

TREATMENT

Depending upon the reason, some kidney diseases can be treated. Often, chronic kidney disease has no cure but there are measures that can help control signs and symptoms.

Treatments for chronic kidney disease may include the following:

  • High blood pressure medications
  • Medications to lower cholesterol levels
  • Medications to treat anemia
  • Medications to relieve swelling
  • Medications to protect your bones
  • A low protein diet

Treatment for end-stage kidney disease may include the following:

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