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- Progresses slowly
- Also affects the heart
- Graded into 5 stages of severity
- About 20 million Americans affected
- Exercise causes sweating which helps remove excess fluid
- Is possible to prolong kidney function
- If there is an obstruction blocking urine flow surgery may be required
- Smoking causes faster progression
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Kidney disease, which is a reduction in the capacity of kidneys to filter urine, can be acute or chronic. The end result of kidney disease is kidney failure, but all cases of kidney disease do not necessarily progress to kidney failure.
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What Is Kidney Disease?
Inside every kidney there are an estimated million tiny structures called nephrons. These nephrons filter the blood and remove waste products and excess water, which then becomes urine. When the nephrons become damaged, it results in kidney disease. Depending on the extent of the damage to the nephrons, the kidneys may become unable to remove waste. Damage to the kidneys progresses slowly over the years, usually with no symptoms.Causes
The most common causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. The leading cause of kidney disease in the United States is caused from diabetic nephropathy, which stems from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Also, uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage kidneys over time.Symptoms
Early signs of kidney disease are very subtle. Some of the symptoms include change in urination, urine might be foamy or bubbly, more frequent or less frequent urination, blood in urine, a feeling of pressure or difficulty urinating. Other symptoms can be swelling, because your kidneys don't remove fluid properly, fatigue, skin rash, metallic taste, nausea or vomiting and shortness of breath.Treatment
The first step towards treating kidney disease is to control what is causing it. In most cases treatment begins with diet and medications.-
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Kidney Disease Questions
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