Chronic Kidney Failure is a long-term condition in which our kidneys are unable to do their function properly, that will impact hydration, blood pressure, and the quality of the blood.
Causes of Chronic Kidney Failure
There are several causes of chronic renal (Kidney) failure-
1) inflammatory condition (affecting the kidney tissue, as a complication of long-standing diabetes.
2) Chronic blockage to the drainage of the kidneys that results a certain inherited conditions such as polycystic kidney disease. Often, the cause has occurred many years earlier and cannot be identified.
Signs And Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Failure
In the earlier stages it is not being easily identified any renal damage. It can be identified only by the blood test or urine tests. High blood pressure is very common in this disease. Some basic symptoms are given below-
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1) Loss of appetite
2) Weakness.
3) Fluid retention, shown as ankle swelling (oedema)
4) Breathlessness
5) Vomiting and nausea
6) Itching
7) Tiredness
In severe case of chronic kidney damage, the renal may eventually fail completely. Kidney transplantation or dialysis will then become necessary. Chronic kidney failure is a severe condition which needs proper attention when it is diagnosed, but the renal damage is usually 'silent' and not noticed at an early stage. It is also possible to identify and treat the cause of the renal failure itself. Mostly Treatment has to be non-specific. In all cases, control of blood pressure is most important in reducing the progress of kidney failure.
Do some changes in your diet also such as include low fat , low cholesterol , reduce salt and potessium in your food , also reduce amount of phosphate and protein in your diet. Chronic renal failure also results Anaemia. An injection of the hormone erythropoietin is a best solution to treat it .medication is also helpful in the treatment of chronic kidney damage. But it is important to avoid some particular medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, which may worsen kidney function. You can take advice from your doctor about this.
Prevention
Take some precautions to prevent you from this disorder -
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1) Need to control your blood pressure
2) Need to control your blood sugar
3) Change your lifestyle
4) Take regular suggestion from your doctor
5) Avoid smoking
6) Take low fat and low cholesterol in your diet
