Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the

kidneys

 don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older. CKD can get worse over time and eventually the kidneys may stop working altogether, but this is uncommon. Many people with CKD are able to live long lives with the condition.
You can help prevent CKD by making healthy lifestyle changes and ensuring any underlying conditions you have are well controlled.
Symptoms

Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

or Enlarged arms or hands

or Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

common

High blood pressure

common

Decreased urine

or Frequent urination

common

Fatigue

common

Muscle cramps

common

Throwing up

or Feel like vomiting

common

Poor appetite

Anemia

Difficulty breathing

or Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest, Left side

Dry skin on arms or hands

or Dry skin on legs or feet

or Dry skin at neck

Weight loss

Itchy skin

A sudden and temporary alteration of muscle tone, movements or behavior

  • Lasting 15 minutes or more, Lasting less than 15 minutes

  • More than a single episode in a 24 hours, Single episode in 24 hours

  • Focal, Generalized

Risk factors

Diabetes mellitus

High blood pressure disease

Smoking

or Overweight or obese

Heart failure

Treatment
There's no cure for CKD, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms and stop it from getting worse. Your treatment will depend on how severe your condition is. The main treatments are: 1-Lifestyle changes to help you remain as healthy as possible 2-Medicine to control associated problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol 3-Dialysis – treatment to replicate some of the kidney's functions; this may be necessary for advanced CKD 4-Kidney transplant – this may also be necessary for advanced CKD You'll also be advised to have regular check-ups to monitor your condition.
Recommended specialist

If you have Chronic Kidney Disease, then visit a general internist as soon as possible.

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