Chronic Kidney Disease and its Treatment

A gradual progression of kidney impairment or kidney disease is referred to as chronic kidney disease (CKD). This disease often does not show any noticeable symptoms at an early stage but as it advances, symptoms start developing. CKD mostly remains asymptomatic until it leads to kidney failure stage. The disease cannot be treated permanently, but it can be controlled and its complications can be lowered.
Chronic Kidney Disease is also termed as Chronic Renal Disease or Chronic Renal Failure. 

In medical terms, CKD is defined as a decline in kidney function continued for more than 3 months, which is further classified in different stages depending upon the extent of kidney damage. 

Addressing Causes and Complications

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Autoimmune Disease, etc. are major causes of developing CKD. Treatment can be an effective procedure to control the development of CKD and associated complications. Besides this, medicines for treating anemia, swelling, lowering intake of protein diet are part of CKD treatment.

Patient's lifestyle changes

A CKD patient required to make some lifestyle changes during and after the treatment are as follows: 
•  Quit tobacco or Smoking.
•  Restrict salt intake, less than 6gms in a day.
•  Exercise for at least 30 minutes.
•  Maintain a healthy weight.
•  Switch to a healthy eating habit.
•  Avoid having nephrotoxins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), etc.

Treatment Options for CKD

1. Dialysis