The Long Term Effects Of High Cholesterol You Didn't Know About

Chronic Kidney Disease

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The kidneys work closely with the liver to remove waste from the body and keep it from accessing blood. When individuals suffer from chronic kidney disease, something high cholesterol can lead to, they are essentially at a very delicate point in their life. Having chronic kidney disease means the kidneys are constantly struggling to keep waste from entering the blood vessels. Over time, more waste gets into the blood and can travel to other parts of the body. Not only will patients start to feel sick but their body may develop complications too. They may become anemic, develop high blood pressure, experience nerve damage, and even have weakened bones. Eventually, the disease may spread entirely through the kidneys and cause kidney failure. In this case, patients either require dialysis or a kidney transplant to remain alive. Some of the symptoms of chronic kidney disease are fatigue, muscle cramping during the night, and swollen feet and ankles.

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