Episode 166: Vasculitis and Kidney Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Kidney Recovery

What is vasculitis, and how can it affect your kidneys?

 

In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee Moore is joined by Dr Lauren, a Specialist Training Registrar in Renal Medicine with a special interest in vasculitis. Dr Lauren completed a PhD in ANCA-associated vasculitis at the University of Manchester and has collaborated with vasculitis experts across the UK and internationally.

 

Dr Lauren breaks down vasculitis in clear, accessible language, explaining how inflammation of the blood vessels can affect the kidneys and potentially lead to kidney damage and kidney failure.

 

Together, Dee and Dr Lauren discuss:

 

🩺 What vasculitis is and what happens inside the body

🫘 Why vasculitis can affect the kidneys

🔎 ANCA-associated vasculitis and the different types of vasculitis

⚠️ Symptoms and signs to be aware of

🧪 How vasculitis affecting the kidneys is diagnosed

💊 Treatment, including steroids and immunosuppressive therapies

🩸 Dialysis and whether kidney function can recover following treatment

🔄 Remission, relapse and ongoing monitoring

🫶 Living with vasculitis and managing its impact on everyday life

 

Dr Lauren also explains why early diagnosis and treatment can be so important and discusses the possibility that some people who initially require dialysis may recover enough kidney function to come off dialysis following treatment.

 

Whether you are living with vasculitis or kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more about vasculitis and kidney health, this episode offers practical, accessible information to help you feel better informed.

 

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⚠️ This episode is for general educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional about any concerns regarding your health, medication or treatment.

 

 

 

 

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