According to the National Kidney Foundation, there are multiple causes of kidney disease. The kidneys may be affected by other ailments such as high blood pressure or diabetes. It may also be congenital which means that an individual was born with a kidney abnormality.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. High blood sugar levels present in the body can cause many different problems. High blood pressure (hypertension) also has an affect on the kidneys. If these conditions are controlled there is a decreased chance of developing kidney disease. Glomerulonephritis is another condition that affects the kidneys. This means there is inflammation of the glomeruli which are small filters within the kidneys.
Polycystic Kidney Disease is the most common type of inherited kidney disease. Cysts form over time and can cause damage to the kidneys, or even kidney failure.
Certain drugs can also cause kidney damage.
To understand kidney treatment, you must understand what it is and kidney disease types and how you can prevent your healthy kidney from becoming unhealthy.
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