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Which of the following is a symptom that can occur due to chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following is a symptom that can occur due to chronic kidney disease?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is NOT commonly associated with chronic kidney disease?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is NOT commonly associated with chronic kidney disease?
What is a potential metabolic effect of chronic kidney disease?
What is a potential metabolic effect of chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following is associated with haematological effects in chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following is associated with haematological effects in chronic kidney disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a neuromuscular effect of chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following is NOT a neuromuscular effect of chronic kidney disease?
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What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys?
What is one of the primary functions of the kidneys?
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Which condition is NOT a cause of loss of renal function?
Which condition is NOT a cause of loss of renal function?
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What is a common oral manifestation of kidney disease?
What is a common oral manifestation of kidney disease?
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What is NOT included in the general management of a patient with kidney disease?
What is NOT included in the general management of a patient with kidney disease?
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How has the treatment of renal diseases evolved in recent years?
How has the treatment of renal diseases evolved in recent years?
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Study Notes
Renal Function
- Maintaining normal body fluid volume and composition is essential for kidney function.
- The kidneys excrete waste products and drugs.
- There are treatments available for some formerly fatal kidney diseases, and the number of kidney transplant patients is increasing.
Causes of Loss of Renal Function
- Renal Disease: Includes conditions such as renal tract infections, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, diabetes, congenital abnormalities.
- Renal Hypofunction: This can be caused by severe shock or hemorrhage.
- Blockage of Renal Outflow: Can occur due to kidney stones or prostate tumors.
Chronic Kidney Disease
- Progressive and irreversible kidney damage leads to chronic kidney disease.
- Initially, there are no symptoms.
- The disease affects most body systems.
Impacts of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Metabolic: Increased thirst, urination at night, glucose in urine, electrolyte disturbances.
- Cardiovascular: Hypertension and atheroma.
- Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcers, hiccups.
- Neuromuscular: Headaches, drowsiness, tremors.
- Hematological: Bleeding due to platelet dysfunction or anticoagulant medication, anemia caused by erythropoietin deficiency.
- Other: Bruises, rashes, increased susceptibility to infections.
Dental Relevance
- The text mentions that dental management is relevant for patients with kidney disease.
- However, it does not provide specific details regarding this management.
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