Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease: Causes and Impact

:hourglass:Chronic kidney disease is a result of the kidneys' inability to perform their functions due to continuous injury.

:male-doctor:Hypertension is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease, leading to glomerulosclerosis and decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

:female-doctor:Diabetes is another common cause of chronic kidney disease, causing arteriosclerosis and decreased GFR.

:syringe:Hypertension and diabetes increase the risk of kidney damage, leading to a decline in renal function.

:warning:Decreased renal function can result in various symptoms and complications, including fluid retention, electrolyte imbalance, anemia, and bone disease.

What are the common causes of chronic kidney disease?

—Hypertension and diabetes are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease.

How does hypertension contribute to chronic kidney disease?

—Hypertension can lead to glomerulosclerosis and a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate, resulting in kidney damage.

What is the impact of diabetes on kidney health?

—Diabetes can cause arteriosclerosis and a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate, leading to kidney damage.

What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease?

—Symptoms of chronic kidney disease include fluid retention, electrolyte imbalance, anemia, and bone disease.

What are the complications of chronic kidney disease?

—Complications of chronic kidney disease include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and increased risk of infections.

00:14Chronic kidney disease is the kidney's inability to perform its functions due to continuous injury.

01:09Hypertension is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease, leading to glomerulosclerosis and decreased GFR.

03:06Diabetes is another common cause of chronic kidney disease, causing arteriosclerosis and decreased GFR.

05:06Hypertension and diabetes increase the risk of kidney damage, leading to a decline in renal function.

09:34Decreased renal function can result in various symptoms and complications, including fluid retention, electrolyte imbalance, anemia, and bone disease.