(Nexstar) – Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Valentine's Day, the day after a week of bronchitis matches worsened, showing early renal failure. I did.
Every day, approximately 360 people in the United States begin treatment for kidney failure (either dialysis or transplant). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If less than 15% of the kidneys are “functioning properly,” the patient is thought to have experienced kidney failure. National Institute of Diabetes and Gastrointestinal and Kidney Diseases say.
Some of Pope Francis' blood tests showed “early, mild kidney failure,” but doctors said it was under control. The Vatican did not provide details about Pope Francis' condition or any treatment he was receiving for kidney failure.
There are some early warning signs of kidney failure, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, vomiting, confusion, concentration, swelling, swelling, changes in urination frequency, convulsions, dry skin, and metallic food tastes, but they are still a long way from early on You may not notice it. Cleveland Clinic.
During kidney failure, one or both of a person's kidneys do not function properly on their own; Cleveland Clinic explains. In some cases, kidney failure is temporary and can occur quickly. In others, it can become a long-term state that gets worse over time.
If the condition worsens, you may reach end-stage renal disease, or ESKD. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this stage is fatal without proper treatment. However, patients say, “The quality of life may be higher, [they] Manage renal failure. ”
Although doctors did not show anything that could have caused Francis' renal failure, National Kidney Foundation Diabetes and hypertension are said to include about two-thirds of cases. Other potential causes include various forms of kidney damage and genetic disorders.
People experiencing kidney failure may be at a higher risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke, and anemia, among other complications. Francis developed anemia and was given hematin during his blood transfusion on Saturday. Hematin is a treatment designed to increase the levels of hemoglobin in the blood, helping the blood carry more oxygen. Doctors reported Sunday that treatment was beneficial.
The National Kidney Foundation points out that both hypertension, heart disease and stroke can lead to kidney disease and can result.
There is no treatment for kidney failure, but treatment plans, medication, diet plans, and active lifestyles can help those who live with it, Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Diseases and Kidney Disease Institute I'll explain it.
The average life expectancy of people experiencing renal failure can vary depending on “many things.” American Kidney Fund It is said to include age and treatment plan.
The Vatican said Francis remains in danger on Sunday, but is wary and “well-oriented” and he has not experienced any more respiratory crisis since Saturday night, but still He added that he was receiving a high flow of supplemental oxygen.
“The complexity of the clinical picture and the waiting list required for drug therapy to provide some feedback suggest that the prognosis remains protected,” concluded Francis' doctor.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
