CKD

Question 1

CKD Onset

Answer 1

How old were you?
Which doctor made the diagnosis?
Was it right after symptoms?
Was there a trigger?

Question 2

CKD Presentation

Answer 2

What symptoms did you have?
Oliguria, polyuria, haematuria
Muscle cramps, fatigue, itchy skin

Question 3

CKD Risk factors

Answer 3

HTN, DM, FmHx, smoking
Prev renal problems, renal stones, stenosis?
Autoimmune: lupus, vasculitis

Question 4

CKD Investigations

Answer 4

US, biopsy, bloods, urine
Current BP, HbA1c, eGFR
Anaemia, high P low Ca2+

Question 5

CKD Treatment

Answer 5

Lifestyle: low salt+protein diet, quit smoking
Medications: ACEi, statin, EPO, immunosuppresant, calcium carbonate, vit D
Dialysis: which type, how often
Transplants

Question 6

CKD Complications

Answer 6

SE of medications, compliance?
Anaemia, bone pain, itchy skin, heart problems, muscle cramps
Complications of dialysis / transplant (infection, fistula, hypotension, rejection, cancer)

Question 7

CKD Progress

Answer 7

What is your current eGFR, ACR
Hospitalisation for kidneys
Emergency dialysis? Do you know when to go
Transplant: PJP and CMV prophylaxis, cancer screen, NODAT, screen