Question

What disease affects the Kidney?

Answer 1

Kidneys:

1. These are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of the spine, below the ribs, and behind the belly.
2. They are the principal organs of the excretory system that help in the elimination of wastes from the body.

A few of the conditions which affect kidneys are as follows:

1. Diabetes: Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of type 1 and types 2 diabetes. High blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons.
2. High Blood Pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. These damaged arteries are not able to deliver enough blood to the kidney tissue.
3. High Cholesterol: High total cholesterol or reduced HDL cholesterol were more likely to have reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
4. Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia on the other hand increases the risk of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
5. Lupus: Lupus nephritis occurs when lupus autoantibodies affect structures in your kidneys that filter out waste. This causes kidney inflammation and may lead to blood in the urine, protein in the urine, high blood pressure, impaired kidney function, or even kidney failure.