Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure if left untreated. Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys can no longer perform the blood-filtering role that they are intended for; therefore the toxins that would normally be removed from the blood accumulate in the body, causing downstream problems including further organ failure (Jacobs, 2009)
Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys can no longer perform the blood-filtering role that they are intended for; therefore the toxins that would normally be removed from the blood accumulate in the body, causing downstream problems including further organ failure (Jacobs, 2009). Dialysis is a common treatment for people with kidney failure, yet of patients receiving dialysis, the morality rate is still approximately 50% (Kalra, 2002)
, 2010). Furthermore, knowing what exacerbates the condition in different presentations of kidney disease will modify my life selections; for example, I must be particularly aware of the effects of antibiotics on my kidneys and work with my doctors to select medicines with low impact on the kidneys given my family history for the condition (Loh & Cohen, 2009)
The conditions that make me more likely to develop kidney disease are diabetes which is a leading cause of kidney failure, high blood pressure which is the second leading cause and a family history of kidney failure (Townsend & Cohen, 2009). It is also important to mention that Hispanic-Americans have nearly twice the risk of non-Hispanic whites in developing chronic kidney disease (Lora, et al
Many people can live for years on dialysis (Goldsmith, Jayawardene, & Ackland, 2007). Impact on Professional Development In 1943 a Dutch physician, Willem Kolff, invented the first dialyzer, a machine used in dialysis (Nissenson & Fine, 2005)
A federal entitlement program supported the widespread use of maintenance dialysis, in addition to disposable supplies. With the emergence of the specialty of nephrology, many new doctors were trained in the field for clinical practice (Peitzman, 2001)
Impact on My Community Unfortunately I have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The conditions that make me more likely to develop kidney disease are diabetes which is a leading cause of kidney failure, high blood pressure which is the second leading cause and a family history of kidney failure (Townsend & Cohen, 2009)
Hemodialysis will be prescribed but before beginning, we will need to undergo an extensive blood work-up. This will assess different levels in your blood so that we can see how progressed the kidney disease is (Daugirdas, Blake, & Ing 2006: 109)
Physical Reaction. The client's psychological and emotional well-being has had major impact on his physical well-being, which is normal (Stein & Wild 2007: 100)
There are many factors that will need to be addressed pertaining to your health. Patients who are undergoing hemodialysis can face a plethora of emotional issues that is caused by their illness and every patient needs assistance in psychological adjustment (Sullivan 1975)
Blood tests can indicate whether or not the kidneys are functioning properly or if they are failing to eliminate waste. Urine tests can also show how quickly bodily wastes are being eliminated, and whether or not the kidneys are leaking abnormal amounts of protein (Walser & Thorpe 2004: 38)
(2011) found that the incidence rate of diabetes kidney disease increased from 1988 to 2008, despite increased use of glucose lowering medications and medications designed to lower factors involved with the development of kidney disease.(Koro, Lee, & Bowlin, 2009)