The most common cause of Chronic Kidney Disease is damaged caused to the kidneys by other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Interestingly, the groups that are most likely to suffer from chronic kidney disease are the same groups of people that are most likely to suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). For reasons not entirely understood, people of Afro-Caribbean and South Asian (India, Pakistan and Bangladeshi) origins are more likely to develop high blood pressure than other ethnic groups[1] and these are the same groups that are also most likely to develop chronic kidney disease.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease that occurs when someone is suffering from gradual loss of kidney function, which eventually develops into a permanent loss of kidney function over a period of time.
How fast or how long does CKD develop?
CKD develops within months to years. There are five stages that describe the increasing severity of CKD. These stages are measured through the glomerular filtration rate or GFR. Lower GFR indicates worse kidney disease. The fifth stage is referred to as the end-stage kidney disease, or simply the failure of the kidneys. To increase the chances of survival, one must undergo dialysis or transplantation.
What are the symptoms of CKD?
CKD has several effects symptoms, but the most common are the frequency of urination, swelling of areas in the body (especially the legs), fatigue and weakness from the waste products build up, shortness of breath due to the accumulation of excess fluid, and high blood pressure.
Use this frequently asked questions guide on chronic kidney disease to help you identify someone who has CKD and to know when to urgently seek help.
What are the treatment of CKD?
1. Diet: You might hear or read things that suggest certain special diets for your cat. However, the most important thing is that your cat is eating. If your cat doesn't like the diet and refuses to eat the food, it doesn't do much good. Feed your cat the foods she likes to eat, staying with nutritional, healthy foods. Don't feed your cat just dry food. They will need the moisture from other foods to help keep them hydrated.
2. Nutrition: Your veterinarian might suggest a special food called Renafood, which can help better your cat's kidney function. You might need to crush it into your cat's regular food, but most cats actually like it.
3. Supplemental Fluids: Your veterinarian can give your cat supplemental fluids at their office or teach you how to do it at home. This is one of the best ways to keep your cat hydrated.
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