Verified By November 22, 2023
Every year 1 out of 10 people are diagnosed with kidney disease. Kidney disease-associated mortality is increasing, and as per global statistics, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the 6th fastest-growing cause of death, making it a global public health threat. CKD is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over time, eventually leading to kidney failure.
Symptoms of kidney disease
Generally, early kidney disease has no symptoms and can be detected by a laboratory test. However, some people may experience symptoms such as:
Act fast if you experience any of these symptoms.
Causes of kidney disease
Kidney disease occurs due to impairment in the kidney function, which is caused by uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, underlying inflammatory kidney diseases, prolonged urinary obstruction, cancers of the prostate, or kidney, and recurrent kidney infection.
Prevention of kidney disease
The development of kidney disease can be reduced by managing the risk factors.
With early interventions and timely management, it is possible to reduce the impact of kidney diseases and improve clinical outcomes.
Inputs by Dr. Amolkumar Patil, Lead & Senior Consultant, Urology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgery and Dr. Ravindra Nikalji, Senior Consultant, Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai.