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Owing to several lifestyle and environmental factors, the number of people getting affected by various ailments such as respiratory problems, diabetes and hypertension is growing in India. In fact, air pollution has been known to increase the risks of Chronic Kidney Disease in people. This is an alarming fact which was published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Ailments such as Chronic Kidney Disease are medical conditions that cannot be taken lightly. Kidneys are vital organs in the body and their improper functioning can be detrimental. Diseases occur when the normal function of kidneys – that of purifying the blood and flushing out toxins from the body – gets disturbed.
It is a medical condition seen in people whose kidney function gradually deteriorates over a period of time. If the disease advances and no proper treatment given to the patient, then waste and fluids can build up in the body up to a dangerous level. The condition can even lead to permanent kidney failure.
The human body has two kidneys located at the back of the abdomen. In the worst scenario, if one of them stops, the other would still perform its normal function.
Some of the common symptoms of kidney problems are:
The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products from our body. Due to long-term damage, the kidneys get affected and diseases arise. Some factors responsible for the disease include:
Certain medications, toxins like metal poisoning, substance abuse, physical injury to the kidneys, infections, etc. are other causes of the disease.
The presence of a kidney ailment is detected through diagnostic tests like blood tests, urine tests, kidney biopsy and kidney scans. There is no permanent cure for a chronic kidney ailment. However, with the help of therapies, one can minimize the risk of complications.
The doctor would recommend various medications for the specific symptom like iron supplements for Anaemia, medicine for high blood pressure, maintaining phosphate balance, etc. In end-stage kidney disease, a dialysis or kidney transplant may be required. These types of treatments can be expensive which is why the patients should have a health insurance cover.
However, prevention is better than treatment which is why doctor advises diabetics and hypertension patients to follow a healthy lifestyle.
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this article is only for reference purpose. Underwriting of claims for kidney diseases subject to policy terms and conditions.
Published on 11 Dec 2024
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