Thursday 10th October 2024 marks World Mental Health Day and is a day us here at CKD Explained are keen to mark as Mental Health is something that resonates with a lot of us. It doesn’t matter if you are a patient, parent, relative, or friend;seeing someone who suffers from CKD can affect youremotional and […]
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What is the meaning of fluid overload (hypervolaemia)? Fluid overload, also known as hypervolaemia, is a medical condition characterised by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body. Treatment aims to the amount of fluid in your body. Pulmonary oedema on CXR, with pleural effusion arrowed. Here are 10 key facts about fluid overload. 1.
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What is APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD)? The APOL1 gene is part of the APOL gene family, which plays a role in immunity, our body’s built-in system to fight threats. We all have the APOL1 gene, and it’s present in many tissues, including the kidneys. APOL1 stands for apolipoprotein L1. Over the past 3,000 to 10,000 years, the gene evolved in
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What is sickle cell nephropathy (SCN)? In this article, we will describe what is sickle cell nephropathy (SCN). Sickle cell nephropathy (SCN) is a group of renal complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) that include: haematuria, proteinuria, renal papillary necrosis, renal tubular disorders, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), sickle cell glomerulopathy, and
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Complications of CKD – overview Acidosis These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern acidosis (high acid levels in the blood). Acidosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) Functions of kidney 3: acid-base balance What is lactic acidosis? What is sodium bicarbonate? Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 10 AKI facts Anaemia These are the articles on CKD
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Acidosis and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern acidosis (high acid levels in the blood). Acidosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) Functions of kidney 3: acid-base balance What is lactic acidosis? What is sodium bicarbonate?
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High blood pressure and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern high blood pressure and high cholesterol. High blood pressure and CKD Functions of kidney 4: blood pressure control What is normal blood pressure? What is blood pressure? What do your blood pressure numbers mean? How to take your own
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Anaemia and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern renal anaemia. Anaemia and CKD Functions of kidney 5: red blood cell, anaemia, and EPO What is erythropoietin (EPO)?
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Renal bone disease and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern renal bone disease. Renal bone disease and CKD Function of kidney 6: vitamin D activation Does vitamin D benefit CKD patients? What is PTH (parathyroid hormone)? What is a parathyroidectomy? What is calciphylaxis? What is alfacalcidol? What is calcium
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What is haemolytic uraemic syndrome or HUS? Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a medical emergency. It is a rare but serious condition, often due to infection (especially bacteria such as subgroups of E Coli), and less commonly to genetic predisposition or other underlying conditions. It affects blood vessels (causing inflammation and small blood clots) all over
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