Chronic Kidney Disease (abbreviated as CKD) is a disease that attacks the kidneys for a long time (months – years) which can cause a decrease in kidney function.
The cause of CKD is often caused by:
- Diabetes Mellitus (diabetes)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Urinary stones
- Autoimmune disease
About the myths of PGK:
- Back pain means CKD pain.
The fact : back pain is not always related to kidney disease. Several other diseases that manifest in the waist are diseases of the spine, neurological diseases, muscle diseases, and degenerative diseases.
- Testing for CKD is a long and expensive process.
The fact is that a series of tests to determine CKD is not long and expensive. to determine whether you have kidney failure or not, it is determined by a doctor's examination and supporting examinations (Ureum, Creatinine, Urine, and X-rays).
- If you have CKD talent then there is no hope of preventing it.
The fact is that CKD can be prevented by simple steps, namely exercising, eating a balanced diet, maintaining stress, and drinking enough.
- No one knows what causes CKD.
The fact is that the cause of CKD can be known from the start, meaning that if you have diabetes, hypertension, urinary tract stones, and autoimmune diseases it is highly recommended to take prevention with a healthy lifestyle.
- The only treatment for CKD is dialysis.
The fact is that not all CKD is treated with dialysis, mild CKD can be treated by controlling the underlying disease and living a healthy lifestyle.
When do you need to consult a doctor? You need to consult a doctor if you have talent or suffer from a chronic disease that can potentially cause CKD (such as Diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases).
This article was written by Dr. Benedict Iglecias Sihombing (PKRS EMC Tangerang Team).