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Healthy kidneys are essential to a healthy body. The kidneys are “filter” organs that rid blood of excessive fluid and waste, maintain blood's salt and mineral balance, and keep blood pressure in check.

Several factors contribute to chronic kidney disease, and understanding these factors is essential to prevent or slow disease progression. Chronic kidney disease is diagnosed when kidney damage and impaired function lasts longer than three months.

Mt Auburn Nephrology is a nephrology practice in Cincinnati, Ohio that specializes in treatment of kidney disease and kidney stones, and provides dialysis. The latter uses a machine to cleanse blood when the kidneys cannot do it on their own.

What causes of chronic kidney disease?

  • Diabetes/Hypertension: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are the most common reasons for chronic kidney disease along with hypertension, or high blood pressure.
  • Inflammation: Kidneys feature tiny filters called glomeruli that can become inflamed following a strep infection, resulting in damage.
  • Immune System Conditions And Illnesses: Immune system conditions and illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, lupus, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C often result in kidney disease.

  • Urinary Tract Infections: Pyelonephritis is a type of infection in the kidneys that can start as a urinary tract infection and usually causes scarring during recovery. Numerous infections of this kind can easily result in kidney damage.
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease: This disease causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys over time, and is the most frequent reason for inherited kidney disease.
  • Drugs: Use of illegal intravenous drugs contributes to kidney disease or similar problems, as can long-term use of certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

The talented staff at Mt Auburn Nephrology stress that healthy lifestyle changes such as consuming a varied, nutritious diet and exercising regularly to control high blood pressure and diabetes symptoms significantly reduces your risk for kidney disease. Special medications can also promote healthy kidney function as well.

Learn more about kidney disease treatment available through Mt Auburn Nephrology by calling (513)-841-0222 or visiting the website today.

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