FACTS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE
We have two kidneys which are bean shaped and placed in both side of our loin measuring 9-12cm in length (5 inches) approximately & 5-6cm in width. Principal work of the kidneys is removal of urea, creatinine, extracellular potassium and maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure. Kidney also helps in maintaining hemoglobin level of the blood and strengthening our bone. · Kidney disease are classified into two categories: 1. Acute Kidney Injury which is reversible & 2. Chronic Kidney disease which is irreversible and is progressive in nature The major causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are diabetes and hypertension which contributes 40-60% of all CKD. The rest causes are contributed by Chronic Glomerular Diseases, Chronic Interstitial Diseases, Familial Diseases like ADPKD, Urinary tract abnormalities, Kidney stones, Chronic Analgesic use, and Vasculitis like SLE. · Unfortunate thing is majority of CKD patients are asymptomatic and it is on