Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem.  lthough the exact reasons for the growth of CKD are unknown, changes in the demographics of the population, differences in disease burden among racial groups, and under-recognition of earlier stages of CKD and of risk factors for CKD may partially explain this growth It is also known as Chronic Renal Disease. 
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Your doctor may suggest the following treatments for CKD:

  • Control of blood pressure
  • Treatment of the original disease, like treatment of diabetes
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) to control the progression of kidney disease by improving renal blood flow 
  • Replacement of erythropoietin and calcitriol (intravenous or intramuscular iron therapy prior to treatment with erythropoietin is recommended)
  • Phosphate binders used to control serum phosphate levels, which are usually elevated in advanced chronic kidney disease. 
  • Zerenex (TM), a promising new drug used in the treatment of both elevated serum phosphate levels and anaemia in these patients, likely reducing or eliminating the need for other drugs
  • For Stage 5 chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy is usually required, in the form of either dialysis or a kidney transplant
  • Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and zinc show potential for helping men with sexual dysfunction
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Kidney, Urinary, Gastro Intestinal, Liver
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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  • Chronic Kidney Disease Tests
    Tests for Chronic kidney disease In many CKD patients, previous renal disease or other underlying diseases are already known. A small number present with CKD of unknown cause. Assessment of GFR is the best test to measure the level of kidney function and determine the stage of kidney disease. Urinary tract ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound, in which the size of the kidneys is measured. Kidneys with CKD are usually smaller (< 9 cm) than normal kidneys, with notable exceptions such as in…
  • Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease
    Your doctor may suggest the following treatments for CKD: Control of blood pressure Treatment of the original disease, like treatment of diabetes Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) to control the progression of kidney disease by improving renal blood flow  Replacement of erythropoietin and calcitriol (intravenous or intramuscular iron therapy prior to treatment with erythropoietin is recommended) Phosphate binders used to control…
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms
    Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease Initially there are no specific symptoms and Chronic Kidney Disease is generally only detected as an increase in serum creatinine or protein in the urine. As kidney function decreases, you may have the following symptoms of CKD: Feel more tired and have less energy Have trouble concentrating Have poor appetite Have trouble sleeping Have muscle cramping at night Have swollen feet and ankles Have puffiness around your eyes, especially in the morning Have dry,…
  • Kidney Donation and Gender Disparity
    A widely prevalent skew in kidney donation — gender disparity — is just as shocking as economic disparity, when the bald numbers are scanned. Doctors at Narayana Health, a large Bangalore-headquartered hospital chain run by well-known cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty, found that an overwhelming 65 per cent of kidney donors in its hospitals are women, whereas 70 per cent of kidney recipients are male. Kidney donation is a medically proven safe process that has no bearing on a person’s lifespan. Yet,…
  • “I had a kidney transplant”
    Lalitha Nair, 49, talks about the pitfalls of suddenly falling victim to a life-threatening condition. Her experience and survival tips – from timely medical check-ups to insurance. When did you have the kidney transplant? I underwent kidney transplant on 3 Nov 2006 in a hospital in Bangalore. I was 41 years old. When were you diagnosed with kidney problem? Mid-October 2005 What were the early symptoms?  Nothing that was terribly alarming or significant. I went for a routine…
  • Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease patients
    Dietitian Ujjwala Baxi helps make sense of the diet guidelines and tells you what you can eat guilt-free. Good kidney function is essential for removing the waste material from food that we eat and other byproducts of the body. The kidneys excrete a dietary protein called urea, as well as sodium, potassium and phosphate. These substances can build up in the body if kidney function is impaired. If your kidneys are not working optimally, you need to follow a prescribed diet to lessen the…
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
    is a condition characterised by gradual loss of kidney function over a period of time (months to years). It is also known as Chronic Renal Disease. It is the work of the kidneys to remove waste products and excess fluids from the body through urine. They also balance the levels of salt, potassium and acid in the body. If the kidneys don’t function adequately, wastes can build up in the blood, progressing to develop complications like high blood pressure, anaemia (low…
  • Diabetic Complications - Nephropathy - Kidney
    The function of the kidney is to rid the body of toxins and to purify the blood. Diabetes can reduce the kidney’s ability to filter waste products, leading to build-up of waste products in the body. Anatomy of the kidney This is how the kidney works: The end functioning unit of the kidney is the glomerulus, which filters out ammonia, urea and other chemicals from the blood entering the kidneys. Blood vessels that enter the kidney are called afferent and those exiting are…