Kidney Disease Crossword

Too much protein in the urine which results from damage within the kidneys
A group of diseases that cause inflammation and damage to the kidney’s filtering units
The leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Creates wear and tear on your blood vessels, including those that go to your kidneys
A urinary tract infection within the kidneys, which can result in scarring as the infection heals and can lead to kidney damage if it happens several times
A doctor who specializes in treating people with kidney disease
A test that measures kidney function
This process filters waste products and extra fluid from your blood through a machine and is a common treatment for kidney failure
A test that looks at a small sample of urine and can detect kidney disease
Stimulates the production of new red blood cells and may decrease the need for blood transfusions
The initial exercise intensity for patients with CKD, depending on the patient’s clinical status and functional capacity
A blood pressure response that may occur after performing exercise immediately post-dialysis
The stage of CKD characterized by a normal glomerular filtration rate and low albumin levels
This is a blood test that is used to estimate how well the kidneys are filtering waste out of the blood (2 words)
Medication that can be used to manage volume overload and/or relieve swelling
The final stage of CKD in which the kidneys no longer function well enough to meet the needs of daily life
An autoimmune disease that can cause kidney failure
A dialysis technique that uses the patient’s own body tissues inside the abdominal cavity as a filter (2 words)
An excess of urea or other nitrogenous wastes in the blood as a result of kidney insufficiency
A syndrome of calcification of the blood vessels, blood clots, and skin necrosis and is mostly seen in patients with stage five CKD