| Theme |
Importance of Nutritional Assessment by Physical Examination in CKD |
| Title |
Assessment of edema, pleural effusion and ascites in chronic kidney disease |
| Author |
Kengo Azushima |
Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Yokohama City University Medical Center |
| Author |
Nobuhito Hirawa |
Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Yokohama City University Medical Center |
| [ Summary ] |
In chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, the ability to excrete sodium and water decreases in relation to renal function. Thus, it is important to evaluate body fluid volume precisely through physical examinations in relation to clinical parameters for CKD patients. Appropriate therapy and nutrition improve the prognoses for these patients. |