REVIEW - A practical approach to chronic kidney disease in primary care
https://doi.org/10.51866/rv1186
- Author:
Seng Wee Cheo
1
;
Qin Jian Low
2
;
Tzyy Huei Lim
2
;
Woh Wei Mak
3
;
Chow Alexander Kok Yip
4
;
Koh Wei Wong
5
Author Information
1. MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu Sabah, Malaysia
2. MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
3. MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Bentong, Bentong, Pahang Malaysia
4. MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
5. MRCP (UK) Nephrology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2022;17(1):10-19
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a common clinical problem in primary care, can be defined
as any abnormality of the kidney structure and/or function that has been present for at least 3
months. Over the past 20 years, the incidence and prevalence of CKD have been increasing in
Malaysia in line with the rising number of non-communicable diseases. At present, CKD has no
cure. The treatment of CKD is very much dependent on early diagnosis and prevention of CKD
progression. In this article, we aim to illustrate a practical approach to CKD in primary care,
including diagnosis, evaluation, and management of CKD.
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