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Chronic Kidney Disease - Common Symptoms & Risk Factors You Should Know!

Dr. GarimaGeneral Physician • 4 Years Exp.MNAMS (Membership of the National Academy) (Ophthalmology)
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Chronic kidney disease is also commonly known as chronic kidney failure. It is defined as the gradual loss of the functioning of your kidneys. If it reaches an advanced stage, then  dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes might build up in your body.

How would you know if you are suffering from chronic kidney disease or not? A few common symptoms can help you know.

Symptoms of chronic kidney disease include:

What are risk factors of chronic kidney disease?

The various risk factors that can increase your chances of chronic kidney diseases are:

  1. Diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia (excess fat proteins in the blood)

  2. Hypertension

  3. Family history heritable renal disease

  4. Older age

  5. Autoimmune disease

  6. Past episodes of acute renal disease

  7. Smoking

  8. Obesity

  9. Abnormal kidney structure

By knowing the symptoms and risk factors of chronic kidney disease, you can stop your condition from worsening and follow some preventive measures like quitting smoking, keeping your weight under check etc.

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