Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease refers to the gradual and persistent loss of kidney function. The progression of chronic kidney disease leads to an abnormal rise in the levels of electrolytes and fluid waste in the body. Chronic kidney disease is usually caused by underlying kidney disease or a condition that has damaged the function of the kidney over several months or years. Some of the reasons for chronic kidney disease are 

• Diabetes 
• High blood pressure 
• Polycystic kidney disease 
• Recurrent kidney infection 
• Glomerulonephritis 

People suffering from chronic kidney disease experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, swelling of feet and ankles, high blood pressure, sleep disturbances, and urinary problems. 

Chronic kidney disease if left untreated for a prolonged period of time leads to complications like fluid retention, heart disease, anemia, damage to the central nervous system, and end-stage kidney disease. This condition is usually diagnosed with the help of blood tests, GFR rate, CT scan, and kidney biopsy. Treatment strategy for chronic kidney disease includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dialysis of the kidney, and kidney transplantation.