Chronic kidney disease (previously known as Chronic Renal Failure)
Most Common cause in < 5yr
- Obstructive uropathy (eg: Posterior urethral valve in males)
- Dysplasia/hypoplasia of kidney
Most Common cause in > 5yr
- Acquired ( Glomerulonephritis , HUS )
Complications :
- Azotemia
- Anaemia
- Acidosis
- Bony problems (Rickets , Renal Osteodystrophy)
- CVS problems (in Adults)
- Growth failure
If ESRD (end stage renal disease i.e GFR < 15 ml/min/1.73m2 ) then there will be need of dialysis or transplant (advised in child)
MedicoNotebook - Founder : DrShiviMudgal , Co-Founder : DrAyushGoel
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