Open AccessA practical approach to chronic kidney disease in primary care
Author(s) -
Seng Wee Cheo,
Qin Jian Low,
Tzyy Huei Lim,
Woh Wei Mak,
Alexander K. Chow,
Koh Wei Wong
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
malaysian family physician
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.207
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1985-2274
pISSN - 1985-207X
DOI - 10.51866/rv1186
Subject(s) - kidney disease , medicine , primary care , incidence (geometry) , intensive care medicine , renal function , abnormality , disease , family medicine , physics , psychiatry , optics
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.