Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function over time. It is a major public health concern because it can remain unnoticed during its early stages and may eventually lead to kidney failure. Common risk factors include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of kidney problems. Symptoms such…
WHAT IS KIDNEY FAILURE? Kidneys are the organs that assist in filtering waste products from the body. Hence, kidney failure refers to a condition where both the kidneys are unable to filter waste products from the body. As a result of kidney failure or renal failure, electrolyte balance is disturbed while urea and creatinine levels tend to increase. Accumulation of…
WHAT IS KIDNEY FAILURE? Kidneys are the organs that assist in filtering waste products from the body. Hence, kidney failure refers to a condition where both the kidneys are unable to filter waste products from the body. As a result of kidney failure or renal failure, electrolyte balance is disturbed while urea and creatinine levels tend to increase. Accumulation of…