About Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease means kidneys gradually lose function. It is commonly linked with diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney inflammation, or long-term medicine misuse.
Chronic Kidney Disease symptoms
- often no early symptoms
- swelling
- fatigue
- reduced urine
- high blood pressure
- nausea
Common causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- kidney inflammation
- polycystic kidney disease
- medicine toxicity
Chronic Kidney Disease treatment options
- Consult a nephrologist for high creatinine, low eGFR, protein in urine, swelling, uncontrolled BP, or diabetes with kidney concerns.
Safe home care for Chronic Kidney Disease
- control diabetes/BP
- avoid unnecessary painkillers
- limit salt
- follow nephrologist advice
Emergency signs for Chronic Kidney Disease
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Chronic Kidney Disease
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Chronic Kidney Disease.
Lab tests for Chronic Kidney Disease
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Methemoglobin
Methemoglobin level test.
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
From Rs. 4,050