Causes of CKD

CKD

Causes of CKD

There are numerous causes of CKD, ranging from inflammations such as glomerulonephritis to congenital abnormalities such as certain polycystic kidney diseases. However, the most common causes of CKD are diabetes and hypertension.

Diabetes may affect the kidneys in two ways. One is by damaging the blood vessels inside the kidneys; the other is through nerve damage. If the blood vessels in the kidney are damaged, they cannot properly filter all the waste products out of the blood appropriately. If diabetes damages the nerves of the bladder this may lead to increased pressure in the bladder due to incomplete emptying. The increased pressure in the bladder can back up and result in injury to the kidneys.

Hypertension is unique in that it can cause CKD or be the result of it. Hypertension can cause damage to the arteries resulting in insufficient blood flow to the kidneys, leading to CKD. One function of the kidney is to produce hormones to help regulate blood pressure. When CKD is present, hypertension may result due to a disruption to this process.

CKD can develop at any age; however, it is more common as a person ages. Other risk factors besides certain diagnoses are patients with a family history of CKD, African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. It is important for high-risk patients to be routinely evaluated for CKD, as the signs and symptoms of the disease may go undetected until the disease has progressed.

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