Some of the most common causes of CKD
Kidneys perform crucial functions affecting every part of our organism. Their primary role is the excretion of metabolic end-products, such as urea and uric acid, toxins, and excess fluid, in order to maintain a stable balance of body chemicals and fluids. These bean-shaped organs function normally by filtering about 30% of plasma flow, generating approximately 150 litres of ultra-filtrate, which constitutes almost three times the total body water of a 70 kg weighing person. That’s why kidneys are the so-called filters of the human body. When kidneys fail to perform their normal activity, patients run the risk of chronic kidney disease which is a major health concern, especially for patients with diabetes and hypertension. Kidney disease is defined as the presence of kidney damage for a period greater than 3 months with a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR < 60 mL/min/ for a body surface area of 1,73 m2). Clinical studies show that 10% of the general population have or are at an increased risk of CKD. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has estimated in 2019 that: 15% of US adults (37 million people) have chronic kidney disease 9 in 10 adults who are affected do not know they have the condition 1 in 2 people with very low kidney function who are not on dialysis don’t know their kidneys are failing In order to help develop an intervention plan, the National Kidney Foundation KDOQI has created guidelines, classifying CKD in stages and providing evidence-based information for the evaluation and management of each stage. Originally posted at bookdialysis.com
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