How long can you live with chronic kidney disease?

by Rahul Kumar Health and Medical

In chronic kidney disease, there are several aspects that determine the lifespan of a person with compromised kidney disease, such as the severity of the disease, the diet, from how long the person is hosting the problem inside their body, and how much percentage of kidneys' functioning a person is left with. Normally, a person suffering from any chronic kidney disease, such as polycystic kidney disease, kidney stone, renal carcinoma, proteinuria, and nephrotic syndrome, lives decades without noticing any visible signs or symptoms at the initial stages. However, they may experience some apparent signs when the problem gets severe over time.

Symptoms of chronic kidney disease

The symptoms of chronic kidneys disease are serious and can severely affect your life by triggering some health complications, such as-

● Blood in urine

● Shortness of breath

● Feeling pain or pressure on the chest

● Nausea and vomiting

● Feeling pain or burning sensation while passing urine

● Loss of appetite

● Sudden weight loss without even trying

● Swelling in the face, especially in the morning

● Insomnia

● Fatigue

● Recurring pain in the lower back

How common is a chronic kidney disease in India?

The estimated prevalence of chronic kidney disease in India is around 800 per million population, and many are off the records and have never been reported. Studies have also shown that a person having diabetes or having a family history of diabetes are prone to have kidney-related problems at some point in life.

What are the risk factors?

Several biological and environmental stresses can make you vulnerable from developing a kidney-related complication that later can also turn to a permanent loss of kidney functioning include the following-

● Diabetes

● Smoking

● cardiovascular disease

● Being obese or overweight

● Abnormal kidney structure by birth

● Over-consumption of alcohol

● Old age

● Having a family history of kidney disease

● Uncontrolled blood pressure

What are the primary causes of chronic kidney disease?

People of every age can have chronic kidney disease. Still, it's highly reported in adults above 50 of their ages, a condition in which our organs slowly lose their ability to perform properly with time. However, unhealthy eating is the second primary cause that contributes to premature kidney dysfunction. The increased consumption of processed and canned foods high in salt, fat, and artificial preservatives can spike our blood pressure levels that can damage the blood vessels that supply blood to your kidneys. Although consuming outside food once in a month won't cause any harm to your kidneys, if you're addicted to them, you're likely to have high cholesterol level problems that can also affect your kidneys' functioning.

Other conditions that can affect your kidneys' functioning are-

● If you have had polycystic kidney disease

● Prolonged obstruction in the urinary tract due to kidney stones and some cancers

● Inflammation in glomeruli

● Diabetes

Is there any special diet for kidney patients?

Kidney patients are often restricted from consuming high-in sodium diets because their kidneys cannot adequately expel excessive amounts of salt from the body. They are often restricted to follow a kidney-friendly diet that includes a limited amount of nutrients and fluids to prevent their kidneys from getting further damaged. People with compromised kidneys' functioning are restricted to avoid three primary nutrients from their diet that includes-

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Sodium- Sodium is majorly found in white salt that can damage your kidneys by making them overwork to expel excessive sodium from the body. You're likely to have some serious health complications, such as high blood pressure, if you're consuming more than 2500mg salt in your meal.

Potassium- Potassium is an essential nutrient in charge of performing many important roles to support various body processes. But kidney patients are often advised to avoid potassium-rich foods as they can affect your kidneys' functioning by elevating your blood levels to a danger mark.

Phosphorus- Phosphorus is a mineral that you may find in various foods, but it can be harmful to your kidneys if you're having any kidney-related problem. SO it is advised to eat less than 1000 mg of potassium per day.

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If you're someone with compromised kidneys' functioning, then don't worry; there are still several delicious food options left that you can experiment with your diet plan under the supervision of a doctor or your renal dietitian, includes the following -

● Cauliflower contains 19 mg sodium, 176mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus.

● Blueberries contain 1.5mg sodium, 114mg potassium, and 18mg of phosphorus

● Red grapes contain 1.5mg sodium, 144mg potassium, and 15mg phosphorus.

● Egg whites contain 110 mg sodium, 108mg potassium, and 10mg phosphorus.

● Cloves of garlic contain 1.5mg sodium, 36mg potassium, and 14mg phosphorus.