Are Kidney Problems Genetic?
Many chronic medical issues, including kidney problems, often have a genetic component. Understanding your family history can help you learn more about your risk for kidney disease and how to take proactive steps.
Covid - 19 can lead to Kidney Disease
However, recent studies now suggest that individuals who recovered from AKI stemming from COVID-19 do not fully recover their kidney function and require kidney monitioring after they leave the hospital. These studies indicate that 34% of people with COVID-19 who survied had not yet recovered their normal kidney function after 21 days from leaving the hospital. Futhermore, the studies found that kidney function declined faster in patients with COVID-19 linked AKI. Thus although people recover from COVID 19, there is now a chance that your kidney function may not.
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