End-Stage Renal Disease
Alternate Names : ESRD, End-Stage Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Failure
What can be done to prevent the disease?
End-stage renal disease can be prevented by controlling high blood pressure.
Also, keeping blood sugar levels in tight control for people with diabetes can
help prevent the problem.
ACE inhibitor medications, such as
lisinopril or enalapril, can
be used to control high blood pressure. These drugs are also used to lower the
amount of protein in the urine. These drugs can slow the rate of kidney
failure.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
The long-term effects of end-stage renal disease include:
high blood pressure
overall swelling, because the body is unable to get rid of extra fluid
electrolyte or mineral abnormalities, especially potassium, calcium, and
phosphorus
anemia, a low level of red blood cells that carry oxygen
new or worsening heart disease
malnutrition
increased risk of infections
menstrual problems
decreased sexual drive
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