Renowned film director and one of the strongest pillars of parallel cinema in India, Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90. Shyam Benegal, who has won the most 18 National Film Awards, was suffering from chronic kidney disease for the past few years. Two years ago, both his kidneys failed. He was undergoing dialysis treatment since then.
Chronic kidney disease means that the kidneys are gradually deteriorating. Due to which its performance is continuously deteriorating. The kidneys become unable to perform even their most normal functions, such as filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood. Due to this, the body begins to accumulate a lot of fluid, electrolytes and waste.
A damaged kidney cannot be repaired. However, the damage process can be slowed with some treatments. Chronic kidney disease increases the risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular disease and leads to premature death.
So, today' Health water In ' we will talk about chronic kidney disease. You will also know that-
- What are its symptoms?
- Which people are at greater risk?
- What is its treatment and prevention measures?
What is chronic kidney disease? The term chronic in chronic kidney disease means that the symptoms of the disease are gradually getting worse. It is also called chronic kidney failure. This means that kidney function is gradually weakening. In most cases, this health condition is caused by prolonged high BP and diabetes.
What are its symptoms? In chronic kidney disease, most people have no symptoms until the advanced stages. However, our body gives a specific signal in every problem. Similarly, this disease also has some symptoms. See the graphic below:
How many stages are there in chronic kidney disease? It has 5 stages. Increasing stage means kidney function is declining. The stage of the disease is detected by blood and urine tests.
In the first stage, there is a slight decrease in kidney function and as the stage progresses, its function becomes weaker. See it graphically:
What are its risk factors? Chronic kidney disease can develop in anyone and at any age. However, some people are more at risk than others. See its risk factor in the graphic:
What is the treatment for chronic kidney disease? There is no cure for this disease. However, certain treatments and lifestyle changes can help maintain kidney function. For this keep the following points in mind.
- Consult a nephrologist regularly.
- If you have diabetes, manage it.
- Avoid taking painkillers and take other medicines only when necessary.
- If hypertension is a problem, manage it.
- Include foods in your diet that reduce the burden on the kidneys
- Include very little protein in your diet.
- Reduce the use of salt in food
- Continue to do normal exercise every day
- Don't smoke.
Some questions and answers related to chronic kidney disease
Question: What are the complications of chronic kidney disease?
Answer: This disease can cause the following problems:
- The number of red blood cells may decrease (anemia).
- Bones can become weak and brittle
- Gout i.e. arthritis can be a problem
- The chemical balance in the blood may be disturbed
- High blood pressure may be a problem
- May increase the risk of stroke and heart attack
- Nerve damage may occur
- Hyperkalemia means increased potassium in the blood
- Hyperphosphatemia means increased phosphorus in the blood
- Due to a weakened immune system, the risk of infection may increase
- Fluid build-up in the body can cause swelling in the feet, ankles and hands. Q: How long does a person with chronic kidney disease live? Answer: If chronic kidney disease is in stage 5, a person usually lives for 5-10 years. However, some people survive even 20 years with the help of good treatment and lifestyle changes.
It totally depends on these 5 points:
Question: What color does urine become if the kidneys are failing? Answer: Usually in such cases the color of urine does not change. If there is excessive foaming in the urine, it may be a sign of kidney damage. Foam in urine means excess protein. This means that the kidneys are not able to filter toxins properly. Its performance is deteriorating.
Question: Can kidney disease be prevented?
Answer: Yes, it can definitely be stopped. Its risk can be reduced if we take care of our diet and lifestyle. If a person has diabetes or hypertension, they should also have their kidneys checked regularly as these people are at a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. To reduce the risk of disease, keep the following in mind:
- Keep blood pressure under control. Manage hypertension if present.
- Control your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Do not smoke or use tobacco.
- Exercise 30 minutes daily.
- Keep weight under control.
- Do not take pain killers without consulting a doctor
- Do not consume alcohol.
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