Getting To Know Kronis's Kidney Failure, The Disease That Infected Alvin Lim Dies

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JAKARTA - Attorney Alvin Lim died due to kidney failure on Sunday, January 5, 2025. In fact, some time ago Alvin appeared to be quite healthy to be involved in the chaotic case of Agus Salim's donation. However, Alvin used a wheelchair when he visited the National Police Headquarters on December 10 to make a report on YouTuber Pratiwi Noviyanthi on the alleged violation of the ITE Law that spread from the Agus Salim case. In his opinion, Alvin Lim has a history of stage 5 kidney failure which made him already go back and forth through treatment and dialysis. At the end of 2024, Alvin Lim was accompanied by his wife and children undergoing dialysis in China. Reported by VOI from the Mayo Clinic page on Monday, January 6, chronic kidney disease or also known as chronic kidney failure is a condition involving gradual loss of kidney function.Ginjal has an important role in the body, namely filtering waste and excess fluids from blood, which is then expelled through urine. However, when the kidney function decreases, waste, fluid, and electrolyte can accumulate in the body to reach a dangerous rate. In the early stages, chronic kidney disease often does not show any obvious symptoms. You may not be aware of the problem until this disease develops to a more serious stage. Treatment of chronic kidney disease is generally focused on slowing down kidney damage by controlling its main cause, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. However, even with strict control, kidney damage may persist. If not addressed, this disease can develop into a failure of a late-stage kidney which requires a diagnosis or kidney transplant to survive. The symptoms of chronic kidney disease tend to progress slowly with time. The disappearance of the kidney function can cause a variety of problems, such as: - Mual and vomiting- loss of appetite and weakness-dependence of small-water frequency that changes (more often or less often) - Decrease of concentration or mental-Compactness of muscle-Development in the legs and ankles of dryness and high blood pressure that is difficult to control-salty due to a build-up of fluids in the lungs - pain if accreting around the heart of these symptoms is often inspecific and can be due to other conditions. Because the kidneyss are able to compensate for the loss of function in the long time, signs of kidney disease may not appear.

If you experience the symptoms above, consult a doctor immediately. Early detection can help slow down the development of chronic kidney disease and prevent serious complications. For those of you who have a medical condition that increases the risk of kidney disease, such as diabetes or hypertension, routine examination of blood pressure and kidney function through blood and urine tests is essential. Discuss with the doctor whether you need this test to monitor kidney health. chronic kidney disease is a serious condition that requires special attention. With a healthy lifestyle, routine examination, and proper medical condition management, you can protect your kidney function and prevent harmful complications.