Types of Kidney Disease
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease Fabry disease
- Cystinosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- IgA Nephropathy
- Lupus Nephritis
- aHUS (atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome)
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
It is known to all that kidney diseases are increasing very quickly in the whole world.
There are no outward signs of kidney damage.
We can only learn about the kidney’s condition if we conduct the necessary tests.
The question that comes to everyone is: who should undergo these kidney tests?
Kidney tests should be done exactly every six months—once a year, except for people with diabetes. Any age with diabetes should get kidney tests done for the first time when the disease occurs, then every six months after that.
Aside from that, kidney problems can be identified through certain symptoms. Kidneys play a vital role in excreting waste from the body. By purifying the blood, the kidneys flush out the accumulated waste from time to time.
regulates BP and electrolyte levels. But due to diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, kidney function slows down. If the function of the kidneys slows down, the whole body is at risk. If the kidneys are completely damaged, life is lost.
So a kidney problem should be detected at the initial stage, and proper treatment should be taken. If the colour of the urine changes or abnormal changes are seen in the urine, it should be considered that there is a kidney problem.
If the kidneys are severely damaged, the sense of taste and appetite decrease. Problems like nausea and vomiting arise due to the waste in the blood. Loss of appetite leads to weight loss. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, waste accumulates in the body, making the face and legs look puffy. As kidney function slows down, red blood cell production decreases.
Decreased oxygen levels can cause breathing problems. When the kidneys are damaged, the pain is more intense in the area where they are located. This is an early indication that the kidneys are damaged. Problems such as the inability to concentrate on any subject, headaches, and loss of memory are all around. So it is best to get kidney function checked once a year.
