What is Chronic Kidney disease?

In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few or no symptoms. You may not realize you have kidney disease until the condition has improved . Treatment of chronic kidney disease focuses on delaying the progress of kidney damage, usually by controlling the cause. However, controlling the cause may prevent kidney damage from continuing. Chronic kidney disease can progress to kidney failure in the final stages, which can be fatal without dialysis or kidney transplantation . Loss of kidney function can cause fluid buildup or body waste or electrolyte problems. Depending on the severity of the injury, kidney failure can cause: Nausea. Late for a  food .Loss of mental health  .High blood pressure (high blood pressure) that is difficult to control. and the symptoms of kidney disease are usually inaccurate. This means that they may be caused by other diseases. Because your kidneys are able to shut down lost function, you may not experience any signs and symptoms until irreversible damage occurs. Check with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms of kidney disease. Little   detection can help prevent kidney disease from progressing to kidney failure  .If you have an increased risk of developing kidney disease, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure and kidney function and blood tests during office visits. Said  your doctor if this is necessary for you. Chronic kidney disease occurs when a disease or condition disrupts the function of the kidneys, causing severe kidney damage over a period of months or years  .Diseases and conditions that cause chronic kidney disease include: Glomerulonephritis (gloe-mer -u- low-nuh-FRY-tis), inflammation of the kidney filtration units (glomeruli) Interstitial nephritis (in-tur-STISH-ul nuh-FRY-tis), inflammation of the kidney tubes and surrounding structures. Vesicoureteral (ves-ih-koe-yoo-REE-tur-ul) reflux, a condition that causes urine to return to your kidneys. Kidney kidney disease can affect almost every part of your body. Possible problems include: fluid retention, which can lead to swelling in the arms and legs, high blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema). Sudden increase in potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia), which may affect your heart. performance and can  dangerous to health .Are damage to your central nervous system, which can cause difficulty concentrating, personality changes or fainting. Pericarditis, an inflammation of the saclike membrane that covers your heart (pericardium). Irreversible damage to your kidneys (end-stage kidney disease), ultimately requires dialysis or kidney transplant to recover. Follow the medication instructions available over the counter. If you are taking prescription painkillers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), follow the instructions on the package. Taking too many drugs for too long can lead to kidney damage  .Keep and  healthy weight. If you are a healthy weight, keep exercising several days a week. If you need to lose weight, talk to your doctor about healthy weight loss strategies  .Don't  smoke. Smoking cigarettes can damage your kidneys and make even worse kidney damage. If you are a smoker, talk to your doctor about quit strategies. Support groups, counseling and medication can all help you quit  .Manage your medical conditions with the help of your doctor. If you have an illness or condition that increases your risk of kidney disease, consult your doctor to control it. Ask your doctor about tests to check for signs of kidney damage.