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10 unanswered questions in CKD, nephrology and transplantation There are many. So the ones described below are just a start. Nonetheless we will now describe 10 unanswered questions in CKD, nephrology and transplantation. CKD 1. What are the toxins in CKD? This perhaps the simplest but most important question in nephrology. Disappointingly [“yes, very”, CKDEx […]

CKD and gout Can CKD cause gout? Yes. In fact, one out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease have gout, and an even higher percentage of people with gout have CKD (i.e. it works both ways). Why? When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your kidneys do not work as well as they should

Sixty seconds .. on history of pig and xenotransplantation Cross-species transplantation (xenotransplantation) offers the prospect of an unlimited supply of organs and cells for clinical transplantation, perhaps minimising waiting lists of patients for transplants. Between the 17th and 20th centuries, blood was transfused from various animal species into patients with a variety of pathological conditions.

Volcanoes – major health dangers A volcanic eruption is a natural disaster that can cause widespread damage, disruption and multiple health dangers, depending on how close the volcano is to a community and whether there is any warning. Mt Etna in Italy, erupting on the evening of November 12th 2023 Volcanoes can produce ash particles,

What is the life expectancy with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? This is very variable. Life expectancy with CKD depends on the person’s age and the stage at which diagnosis occurs. For example, having more kidney damage at an earlier age can reduce life expectancy more than being diagnosed later in life with less kidney damage.

How long does it take to progress from Stage 3 CKD to Stage 4 CKD? 12.7 years. The length of time it takes to progress from Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) to Stage 4 CKD depends on various factors, including age, gender and ethnicity – and especially the cause (diagnosis) of CKD. However one

How fast does CKD progress? In this article we will discuss how fast does CKD progress. The short, and unsatisfying, answer to this question is .. it depends [“thanks, thought you might say that!” CKDEx]. It is very variable. Chronic kidney disease progression has been studied extensively, but the majority of studies have focussed on

10 signs you may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) Urinary symptoms – especially passing more urine at night High blood pressure – it can be very high – over 180/110 Shortness of breath and ankle swelling– you need to see a doctor soon. These are red flag symptoms Tiredness Pain Muscle weakness Not being hungry

Can my GFR get better? Yes. It does not always ‘progress’ (worsen) from a ‘better stage’ (e.g. CKD1-2) to a ‘bad stage’ (CKD5, kidney failure). Sometimes it gets better, and you return to normal kidney function. When looking at your eGFR results, a higher number is better. In general, an eGFR value lower than 60 ml/min

My eGFR is 59 ml/min, does this mean I have CKD? How concerned should I be? It depends [“how did we know you were going to say that?” CKDEx Ed]. An eGFR of 59 ml/min puts you (just) in Stage CKD3A (see table below). This is usually a mild kidney problem. So rule number one: