Chronic Renal Failure, also known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is
characterized by a gradual worsening, or loss of normal renal function. As the
disease progresses, patients may develop a variety of complications over a
period of several years. Through affecting almost every part of the body,
complications of CKD may include:
Ⅰ. Fluid retention, which may result in swelling (edema) in the arms and
legs, high blood pressure or fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema).
Ⅱ. Hyperkalemia. This condition refers to a sudden rise in the levels of
potassium in the blood, which may damaged the ability of heart and may cause
threaten to patient's life.
Ⅲ. Cardiovascular disease. Patient may appear heart failure, arrhythmia,
myocardial damage, etc caused by renal hypertension, hyperkalemia, acidosis,
retention of fluid and sodium, anemia and toxins and so forth. Due to the
stimulation of urea or uric acid, Chronic Renal Failure patients may suffer from
aseptic pericarditis and pain on the precordial region.
Ⅳ. Damages to the central nervous system. Patients may experience problems
including difficulty concentrating, seizures, dizziness, coma, etc.
Ⅴ. Decreased immune response, and patients may become more vulnerable to
infection.
Ⅵ. Irreversible damages to the kidneys (end-stage renal disease). Patients
have to undergo dialysis and/or a kidney transplant in order to sustain
life.
Besides, Chronic Renal Failure will lead to other complications like weak
bones and an increased risk of bone fractures, anemia, decreased sex drive or
impotence.
The above is about the potential complications of Chronic Renal Failure.
Through resorting to prompt treatments, we can prevent the occurrence of them.
Pure western medicine or Chinese medicine can not ensure a good result, so an
integrated therapy is in urgent need.
In China, immunotherapy, the new treatment for Renal Failure and other kidney
diseases, is available in Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital. Many patients
with kidney diseases have been treated effectively by this systemic treatment,
and you can consult our online service for more details.