Chronic Kidney Disease

When kidney function gradually and persistently declines over time, this condition is known as chronic kidney disease. It is a disease that comes with getting older. Over time, CKD can get worse, and eventually, the kidneys may stop working.

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?

Anyone can develop chronic renal disease. Risk is greater for some people than for others. Risk factors for CKD include the following:

Diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Heart disease
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis,an inflammation of the kidney's filtering units
Having a family member with kidney disease
high cholesterol – this can cause a build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels supplying your kidneys, which can make it harder for them to work properly
kidney infections
Being over 60 years old
Clogging and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) leading to the kidneys causes a condition called ischemic nephropathy, which is another cause of progressive kidney damage.

What are the Symptoms of CKD

Typically, there are no early symptoms of kidney disease. If you have a blood or urine test for another reason and the results indicate a possible problem with your kidneys, it could be diagnosed at the Best Hospitals for Chronic Kidney Disease in Nellore. Symptoms at an advanced stage may include:

tiredness
swollen ankles, feet or hands
shortness of breath
feeling sick
blood in your pee (urine)
See a GP if you have persistent or worrying symptoms that you think could be caused by kidney disease.
Need to urinate frequently, especially at night (nocturia)
swelling of the legs and puffiness around the eyes (fluid retention);