Kidney disease is often diagnosed based on routine blood work and a urinalysis, looking specifically at such kidney markers as: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): This is a by-product of protein metabolism. Higher values may indicate kidney failure. Creatinine (CREA): Measuring the amount of creatini...
First, your doctor will work to find out what caused thekidney disease. For instance, kidney disease can happen if you have diabetes or high blood pressure. You may work with a nephrologist, a doctor who specializes in kidney disease. You’ll take medicines and may need to change your diet...
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Care guide for Diabetic Kidney Disease. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Your healthcare provider will work with you to make a care plan that meets your needs. You will be checked regularly for heart disease or other conditions that can make CKD worse, such as diabetes. Your blood pressure will be closely monitored. You will also get a target blood pressure and...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)is the gradual loss of kidney function over a long period. Each human kidney has about one million tiny filters called glomeruli. If the glomeruli are damaged, they will stop working. In the short term, healthy glomeruli can take on extra work. But if the damage...
Complete blood count (CBC) Basic metabolic panel Urinalysis Serum albumin levels (but note that patients may have hypoalbuminemia due to malnutrition, urinary protein loss, or chronic inflammation) Lipid profile: Patients with CKD have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease Evidence of re...
“Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in managing kidney disease and improving your cat’s quality of life,” said Emma Passman, a commercial pet nutritionist based in the United Kingdom. “Choosing a diet low in phosphorus and sodium can help reduce the kidneys’ workload, while omega-3...
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