Social Care of CKD
Social Care of CKD In this article we will describe the social care of CKD. Introduction The management of more serious grades of CKD – i.e. CKD4 and CKD5 (on dialysis or with a transplant) – is not j...
Social Care of CKD In this article we will describe the social care of CKD. Introduction The management of more serious grades of CKD – i.e. CKD4 and CKD5 (on dialysis or with a transplant) – is not j...
3 Big Tests for CKD When doctors investigate whether you have CKD, there are .. “Three big questions to ask, and three big tests to do.” Three big questions What is the kidney function? Are the kidney...
Tests and Investigations for CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points CKD is not a diagnosis. It is a syndrome with 7 groups of causes. Using the investigations below, you need to ascert...
10 Complications of CKD Acute kidney injury (AKI) Fluid overload High blood potassium level High blood pressure and high cholesterol Heart and brain disease Renal anaemia Renal bone disease Renal acid...
What is kidney failure (Stage 5 CKD) or ESRF? This the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. It is also called end-stage kidney failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD). It occurs...
What are the best foods for kidneys and CKD? Can I eat bananas? In this article we go through 12 of the best foods for CKD patients, including bananas! Eating and drinking and pleasure Eating and drin...
Kidney Transplants: 20 Questions and Answers In this article we will describe 20 FAQs about kidney transplants. 1. What is a kidney transplant, and will it cure kidney failure? A kidney transplant is ...
What are the 7 ways CKD can present to a doctor? This article is largely for health professionals. Key Points Kidney disease can present in 7 ways (ie. 7 different renal presentation syndromes): AKI (...
What is the outlook for patients with CKD? In this article, we will describe what is the outlook for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Overall the outloo...
What is the treatment for CKD? Keep track of your kidney data with PKB But can CKD be treated? Yes, yes and yes. 5 Key Points Not all people with CKD need treatment Normal (or low) blood pressure – is...
