Conditions Which Can Harm Kidneys

Conditions That May Affect Kidneys

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease is permanent damage of kidneys tissue which 

may get worse over time. There are many health problems which may

cause chronic kidney disease. If kidneys are so damaged that they stop

working, it is called kidney failure or end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Treatment is either dialysis when a machine does the function of
kidney or a transplant when kidney is replaced by one a donor donates.

Diabetes

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. It damages the small

blood vessels and filters of kidney which make it difficult for organs 

to clear the blood. As a result body retains more salt and water and 

waste products accumulate in body. There may also be damage to

nerve which lead to urine infection.  

Anorexia Nervosa

People with this condition have unrealistic body image. Either they don't 

eat enough to have healthy weight or they binge eat that is they eat and 

vomit or take laxative to get rid of calories. There will be a lack of water,

salt and electrolyte in body which will ultimately lead to kidney failure. 

High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood 

vessel. If it is constantly remain high it will damage the walls of blood

vessel by stretching, scaring and weakening them. Kidney function will

be impaired and may result in accumulation of water and salt which will

further increase the blood pressure.  

Lupus

Lupus is an auto immune disease which affects own body parts. When 

kidney is involved it is called lupus nephritis. It will result in damage 

to blood vessel coming in and going out of kidneys and may lead to 

kidney failure. 

Multiple Myeloma

This is a cancerous condition involving white blood cells. The cancer 

cells crowd up in bone marrow and form abnormal proteins which 

damage kidney tissue. More than half of the patient with this 

condition end up with kidney problems.  

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

This happens when diarrhea caused by a bacteria E. coli or by some

medications last 5 to 10 days. Properly treated people recover completely.

If not properly and quickly treated it will damage small vessels in kidney

and other organs. 

Urine Blockage

If there is less frequent urination, or more often than usual or if there is 

blood in urine, it may mean that there is some thing wrong in urinary 

system. An enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, blood clot in urinary

tract, kidney stones, bladder cancer and colon cancer may lead 

to blockage and back up of urine which will damage kidney tissue.

Poly Cystic Kidney Disease

There is cyst formation filled with fluid in kidney. It is a genetic 

disorder transfers from one of parents. The kidney will be larger

than usual. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is must other

wise kidney will get permanent damage resulting to chronic

kidney disease.