Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Asked 7 months ago

What is kidney disease called?

My sister's doctor mentioned she might have a specific 'kidney disease' but used a medical term I didn't catch. Is there a general medical name for kidney disease or various types with specific names?

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Vijaylakshmi Iyer Vijaylakshmi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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It is most commonly called Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) when it is a long-term issue, or Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) if it is sudden. Over the years here, I have seen many people manage it beautifully with early detection, so don't lose heart.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

In children, it can be called congenital renal disease or nephrotic syndrome depending on the cause. It is a tough phase for any parent, but with a good pediatric nephrologist and a strict diet chart, things do get much better.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

It goes by many fancy names like renal disease, CKD, or nephropathy! Basically, it just means your kidneys are throwing a bit of a tantrum. Don't worry, with proper doctor advice, they can usually be kept in check.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They call it nephropathy or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Having this means cutting down heavily on processed snacks and salty foods, which sounds like a nightmare for foodies like me, but health comes first!

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

At the hospital where my father was treated, they referred to it as Chronic Kidney Disease. I highly recommend asking your nephrologist to explain the exact stage and term, as it varies from person to person.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My doctor explained that kidney disease is medically termed 'nephropathy'. If it's a long-standing issue, they label it Chronic Kidney Disease, which has five stages based on your GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) score.

Rohit Deshmukh Rohit Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It's called renal disease or CKD. Keeping your blood pressure in check through regular workouts and a low-sodium diet is key to preventing it from progressing.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I think it is generally called renal disease or nephropathy. I always prefer checking with a doctor before making any assumptions about medical terms, just to be on the safer side.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't let the medical jargon scare you. It is usually called Chronic Kidney Disease or renal insufficiency. It sounds heavy, but people live very long and comfortable lives with it by just following their doctor's treatment.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My dad has this, and the doctor calls it CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). It basically means his kidneys work at a lower capacity. We just track his creatinine levels every month.

Vikram Seth Vikram Seth Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The medical term is renal disease, most commonly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Don't confuse it with acute cases; get a proper diagnosis from a urologist or nephrologist.

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