WHAT IS RENAL DISORDER?
A renal disorder also known as kidney disease, bright’s disease, CKD and nephritis refers to any disease of the kidneys.
THE KIDNEYS PLAY THREE MAJOR ROLES:
removing waste products from the body, keeping toxins from building up in the bloodstream
producing hormones that control other body functions, such as regulating blood pressure and producing red blood cells
regulating the levels of minerals or electrolytes (e.g., sodium, calcium, and potassium) and fluid in the body
The two kidneys in our body possess tiny filtering units, called nephrons, each of which is made up of a glomerulus (which acts as a kind of sieve to prevent important components such as red blood cells from being removed), and a tubule (a tube through which fluid passes).
It’s entirely possible to live a full, healthy life with only one kidney – one fully functioning kidney can do the work of two – but it’s essential to watch for signs of any problems with the remaining kidney.
When kidneys get to the point where they can’t function at all, kidney dialysis or a transplant is the only way to remove the body’s waste products.
CAUSES
The most common cause of renal disorder is (an inflammatory disease of the kidney).
One of the complications resulting from diabetes or high blood pressure is the damage to the small blood vessels in the body. The blood vessels in the kidneys also become damaged, resulting in CKD.
Other common causes of renal failure include:
recurring pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
polycystic kidney disease (multiple cysts in the kidneys)
autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus
hardening of the arteries, which can damage blood vessels in the kidney
urinary tract blockages and reflux, due to frequent infections, stones, or an anatomical abnormality that happened at birth
excessive use of medications that are metabolized through the kidneys
SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Fatigue and weakness
Sleep problems
Changes in how much you urinate
Decreased mental sharpness
Muscle twitches and cramps
Swelling of feet and ankles
Persistent itching
Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs
High blood pressure (hypertension) that’s difficult to control
Signs and symptoms of kidney disease are often nonspecific, meaning they can also be caused by other illnesses. Because your kidneys are highly adaptable and able to compensate for lost function, signs and symptoms may not appear until irreversible damage has occurred.
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