Question

suggestions on how Chronic Kidney Disease or ESRD can be resolved or improved

Answer 1

The abbreviation “ESRD” refers to “end-stage renal disease.” In ESRD patients, the kidneys no longer filter the blood and form urine, so the dialysis or kidney transplantation must be done to extend the patient’s life.

Dialysis helps to remove the metabolic wastes from the blood similar to the healthy kidneys. This process is important to maintain an appropriate fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.

Pathophysiology:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes progressive destruction of glomeruli, and lead to the end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Other renal conditions that lead to ESRD include,

• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy
• Genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Urinary tract problems