Kidney Disease

Introduction:

Kidneys are the organs that help filter waste products from the blood. They are also involved in regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production in the body. When kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in the body, blood pressure may rise, and the body may retain excess fluid. Kidney disease may reduce red blood cell production resulting in anemia. Several conditions discussed below may lead to kidney failure. Methods used to prevent or control these conditions will therefore prevent kidney disease or worsening of kidney disease.

Risks of kidney disease:

Patients with any type of acute or chronic kidney disease is associated with a higher mortality rate than those without kidney disease (1).