Chronic Kidney Disease Specialists in Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood effectively, typically progressing slowly over months to years. It is classified into stages based on how well the kidneys are functioning, measured through blood tests and urine tests, ranging from mild reduction in function to complete kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation. The two leading causes worldwide, and in India, are diabetes and high blood pressure, both of which damage the small blood vessels within the kidneys over time if not well controlled. Chronic kidney disease is often silent in its early stages, with significant kidney function loss occurring before symptoms become noticeable, making regular screening important for those with risk factors. While kidney damage that has already occurred generally cannot be reversed, treatment can significantly slow further progression and manage complications.

Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease

Most commonly caused by long-standing diabetes and hypertension, both of which damage the small blood vessels within the kidneys' filtering units over time. Other causes include chronic glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, recurrent kidney infections, prolonged use of certain medications that harm the kidneys, and long-standing urinary tract obstruction. Family history, obesity, and smoking further increase the risk of developing or worsening chronic kidney disease.

Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease

Fatigue and weakness, swelling in the legs, ankles, or around the eyes, changes in urination frequency or foamy urine, poor appetite, nausea, difficulty concentrating, itchy skin, high blood pressure that is difficult to control

Treatment & Types of Chronic Kidney Disease in Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Treatment focuses on slowing disease progression through tight control of blood pressure and blood sugar, dietary modifications including reduced salt and protein intake as advised, and medications such as ACE inhibitors or ARBs that help protect kidney function. Complications such as anaemia, bone mineral imbalances, and fluid overload are managed with specific medications as the disease progresses. Advanced kidney failure requires dialysis to artificially filter the blood, or kidney transplantation for eligible patients seeking a more definitive treatment.

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