References
- ^Chapter 3: Management of progression and complications of CKD.Kidney Int Suppl (2011).(2013 Jan)
- ^National Kidney FoundationKDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Hemodialysis Adequacy: 2015 updateAm J Kidney Dis.(2015 Nov)
What are some of the main medical treatments for CKD?
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CKD treatment includes strategies to manage impaired kidney function, to address the underlying cause, and to prevent any further kidney damage. For the majority of people with CKD, that means addressing heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes with medications, diet, and lifestyle changes. Treatment for CKD includes medications that lower blood pressure and block the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Other medications are used to manage uric acid levels, sodium levels, metabolic acidosis, blood lipids, blood glucose, and bone mineralization,[1] and dialysis is used to externally purify the blood when the kidneys no longer function.[2]