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Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body.

Causes

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) slowly gets worse over time. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms. The loss of function usually takes months or years to occur. It may be so slow that symptoms do not occur until kidney function is less than one-tenth of normal.

The final stage of chronic kidney disease is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The kidneys no longer function and the patient needs dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Chronic kidney disease and ESRD affect more than 2 out of every 1,000 people in the United States. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes and account for most cases.

Many other diseases and conditions can damage the kidneys, including:

• Problems with the arteries leading to or inside the kidneys
• Birth defects of the kidneys (such as polycystic kidney disease)
• Some pain medications and other drugs
• Certain toxic chemicals
• Autoimmune disorders (such as systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma)
• Injury or trauma
• Glomerulonephritis
• Kidney stones and infection
• Reflux nephropathy (in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidneys)
• Other kidney diseases

Chronic kidney disease leads to a buildup of fluid and waste products in the body. This condition affects most body systems and functions, including red blood cell production, blood pressure control, vitamin D and bone health.

Symptoms

The early symptoms of chronic kidney disease often occur with other illnesses as well. These symptoms may be the only sign of kidney disease until the condition is more advanced.

Symptoms may include:

• General ill feeling and fatigue
• Generalized itching (pruritus) and dry skin
• Headaches
• Weight loss without trying to lose weight
• Appetite loss
• Nausea

Other symptoms that may develop, especially when kidney function has worsened:

• Abnormally dark or light skin
• Bone pain
• Brain and nervous system symptoms
  • Drowsiness and confusion
  • Problems concentrating or thinking
  • Numbness in the hands, feet or other areas
  • Muscle twitching or cramps
• Breath odor
• Easy bruising, bleeding or blood in the stool
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent hiccups
• Low level of sexual interest and impotence
• Menstrual periods stop (amenorrhea)
• Sleep problems, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea
• Swelling of the feet and hands (edema)
• Vomiting, typically in the morning

A urinalysis may show protein or other changes. These changes may occur between 6-10 months and it may be years before the symptoms appear

Tests that check how well the kidneys are working include:

• Creatinine levels
• BUN
• Creatinine clearance

Chronic kidney disease changes the results of several other tests. Every patient needs to have the following checked regularly, as often as every 2 - 3 months when kidney disease gets worse:

• Potassium
• Sodium
• Albumin
• Phosphorous
• Calcium
• Cholesterol
• Magnesium
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Electrolytes

Causes of chronic kidney disease may be seen on:

• Abdominal CT scan
• Abdominal MRI
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Renal scan

This disease may also change the results of the following tests:

• Erythropoietin
• PTH
• Bone density test

Controlling blood pressure is the key to delaying further kidney damage.

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are used most often
• The goal is to keep blood pressure at or below 130/80 mmHg

Other tips for protecting the kdineys and preventing heart disease and stroke:

• Do not smoke
• Eat meals that are low in fat and cholesterol
• Get regular exercise (talk to your doctor or nurse before starting)
• Take drugs to lower your cholesterol, if necessary
• Keep your blood sugar under control

Other treatments may include:

• Special medicines called phosphate binders, to help prevent phosphorous levels from becoming too high
• Treatment for anemia, such as extra iron in the diet, iron pills, special injections of a medicine called erythropoietin and blood transfusions
• Extra calcium and vitamin D (always talk to your doctor before taking)

You may need to make changes in your diet.

• May need to limit fluids
• Your health care provider may recommend a low-protein diet.
• You may have to restrict salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes.
• It is important to get enough calories when you are losing weight.

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Stem cells repair the damaged nephrons, tubules and glomerulus and also improve circulation to the kidney by repairing the abundant blood vessels present in the kidney. They also improve the supportive renal matrix (interstitium).

Besides they also act indirectly by treating the causative or inciting agents like improving blood supply in hypertension or improving diabetes.