Complications
Complications of chronic kidney disease include anemia, hyperparathyroidism, protein malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, metabolic acidosis, and hyperkalemia. These are treated according to standard parameters.
Early referral to a nephrologist is recommended for renal replacement therapy (transplant or dialysis).
Frequent among patients with chronic kidney disease. It has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality so requires awareness and screening.
Maternal and fetal complications are higher in pregnancies of women with Alport syndrome and renal dysfunction/hypertension. New or worsening hypertension, preeclampsia, and edema are commoner. Women with prepregnancy serum creatinine of 1.2 mg/dL or greater have higher risk of fetal or maternal complications.
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