Description

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which kidneys are damaged irreversibly. It is caused by my diseases or conditions namely: 1. Diabetes 2. High BP 3. Glomerulonephritis 4. OTC (over the counter) medications like Pain killers and some ayurvedic medications. 5. Kidney infections, Kidney tumours 6. Some genetic diseases CKD is a long-term disease and usually progresses over time. CKD most commonly does not have any symptoms until it is fairly advanced. It is diagnosed with blood tests like Renal function tests which include serum Creatinine, blood Urea and BUN, urine routine and microscopy The level of kidney damage in CKD is classified into 5 stages of kidney damage, from very mild damage in Stage 1 to complete kidney failure in Stage 5. The staging is usually done taking in account Serum Creatinine, body Weight, age and race. Patients with CKD can live normal, healthy lives by following lifestyle and diet changes; and taking appropriate medicines for their disease. This disease is usually progressive. But with a proper medical care and regular medications along with an optimum diet as advised by your doctor the progress can be delayed reasonably to lead a normal and healthy life. Acute kidney injury It is condition in which the kidney is affected temporarily due to any transient or other chronic illness and it is usually REVERSIBLE after the primary cause of illness is treated or controlled. It is in most instances treatable and some patients may require transient dialysis till the kidney functions improves with treatment. Many ICU and hospitalised patients may have acute kidney injury.