Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases

What is Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases?

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when the kidneys suddenly fail due to an injury, medication, or illness. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function mainly caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, and an inflammatory condition known as glomerulonephritis.

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases, which may include

Nausea and vomiting
muscle cramps
loss of appetite
swelling via feet and ankles
dry, itchy skin
shortness of breath
trouble sleeping
urinating either too much or too little

However, these are usually in the later stages, but they can also happen in other disorders.

Complications

Death
Muscle weakness
Permanent kidney damage
Fluid buildup. Acute kidney failure may lead to a buildup of fluid in your lungs, which can cause shortness of breath
Chest pain. If the lining that covers your heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed, you may experience chest pain

Causes

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart failure
Kidney diseases
Advanced age
Being hospitalized, especially for a serious condition that requires intensive care
Blockages in the blood vessels in your arms or legs (peripheral artery disease)

Risk factors

Diabetes
Smoking
Obesity
High blood pressure
Abnormal kidney structure
Heart (cardiovascular) disease
Being Black, Native American or Asian American
Family history of kidney disease

Prevention

Keep your blood pressure below 140/90, or ask your doctor what the best blood pressure target is for you.

If you have diabetes, stay in your target blood sugar range as much as possible.

Stay in your target cholesterol range. Eat foods lower in salt.

How is it diagnosed?

The main treatments are: lifestyle changes – to help you stay as healthy as possible. medicine – to control associated problems, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. dialysis – treatment to replicate some of the kidney's functions, which may be necessary in advanced (stage 5) CKD.

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How is it treated?

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Dialysis is a procedure that is performed routinely on persons who suffer from acute or chronic renal failure, or who have ESRD. The process involves removing waste substances and fluid from the blood that are normally eliminated by the kidneys.

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