ABSTRACT Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major health concern that is marked by an irreversible and gradual loss of kidney function, which leads to the accumulation of nitrogenous wastes and electrolyte imbalance. From a modern clinical viewpoint, CKD commonly results from glomerulonephritis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or long-term use of nephrotoxic drugs. It deteriorates through five stages, ultimately leading to…
Abstract Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is a growing global health concern, affecting millions worldwide. The incidence of kidney failure is rising due to increasing rates of underlying diseases such as hypertension and diabetes as well as risk factors like poor diet, smoking and environmental factors. Early diagnosis through regular screening, particularly for at-risk populations, enables timely intervention…
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…
UREA AND CREATININE Urea and Creatinine are the wastes formed as a result of metabolic reactions in the body. Creatinine is basically the waste formed due to muscle metabolism in the body and is discharged out of the body through our kidneys whereas Urea is formed as a result of protein metabolism and is released through urine. Accumulation of these…