Chronic kidney Disease & Anemia |
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Description
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the conditions that the kidneys do not have the normal ability to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes. The renal insufficiency may leads to renal failure. According to the National Kidney Foundation, 20 million Americans have chronic kidney disease and more than 20 million others are at increased risk for CKD. Anemia is a common complication of chronic renal disease .
Symptoms
Symptoms of chronic kidney disease may include:
Fatigue
Muscle twitching or cramps Loss of appetite
Not sleeping
Not thinking clearly
Swelling of the feet and ankle
Cause
Causes, risk factors of CKD includes
diabetes
high blood pressure
family history of chronic kidney disease
getting older
The normal kidneys produce 90% of blood making hormone erythropoietin. Under CKD, the kidneys ability to produce adequate erythropoietin is impaired, resulting in decreased production of new red blood cells and anemia. In addition, the toxins accumulated by the waste products in the body can shorten the lifespan of existing red blood cells.
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