Risk factors for CKD ( chronic kidney disease):
• Hypertension
• >65 years old
• Family history of stage 5 CKD or hereditary
kidney disease
• Structural renal tract disease, renal calculi or
prostatic hypertrophy
• Opportunistic (incidental) detection of
haematuria or proteinuria
• Chronic use of non-steroidal antiinflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) or other
nephrotoxic drugs
• Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
• Multisystem diseases with potential kidney
involvement
General measures in the management of CKD
• Encourage exercise, weight
reduction & smoking cessation
• Restict sodium intake to
<2,400 mg/day
• Avoid excessive protein intake
• Identify other end-organ
damage of diabetes and
hypertension
• Manage cardiovascular risks including
dyslipidaemia
• Monitor renal profile according to
individual patient’s characteristics
(baseline renal function, risk factors
for CKD progression and specific
treatment given)
The most common causes of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure. If one is suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure levels, then keeping in touch with your doctor to administer blood sugar levels and blood pressure is the most practical way to prevent kidney problems and ultimately chronic Kidney disease.
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