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Chronic Kidney Disease - Coggle Diagram
Chronic Kidney Disease
Alteration that cause Chronic Kidney disease
Metabolic changes: Diabetes
Obstruction of the urinary trac: Causing decreased perfusion to the kidney
Hypertension: Causing decrease blood flow to kidneys
Genetic Factors
Clinical Manifestations : Many times Symptoms appear after irreversible damage has occurred
Early Signs:Increased urinary frequency, Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Shortness of breath
Advanced Symptoms: Blood in urine, Decrease in urinary output, Swelling of hands and feet, Shortness of breath
Multi-system alterations in function Due to CKD
Neurological issues
Demntia
Cognitive disabilities
Motor function issues
Disruption of Circulation
Accumulation of toxins: Inability to excrete and filter toxins due to kidney failure
Hyperlipidemia: Unable to filter increased lipids due to malfunction-of kidneys
Skin Issues: Rash, Dry flaky skin
Treatment of CKD to help return to normal function
Medication Treatment
Cholesterol medications
Diuretics to help balance fluids in the body
Medications to Protect bones: Calcium
Lifestyle changes
Exercise to help decrease HTN
Diet to decrease cholesterol levels and fats
Stop Smoking
Medical end stage treatment
Kidney Transplant
Dialysis While waiting for transplant to filter toxics from blood