Kidney disease can cause blood clots in the veins of the brain.

Kidney problems are not only a health threat, but they can also increase the risk of stroke. Experts say metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity and abnormal cholesterol are linked to kidney disease, which affects blood circulation in the veins and causes stroke.

Dr. PN Renzen, Senior Neurologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Told INS that the risk of stroke increases manifold in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CDK). According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, individuals with kidney failure are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, which also increases their risk of death.

C.D.K. and relation to stroke

CKD In patients with coronary heart disease, low glomerular filtration rate (GFR) increases the risk of stroke by 40 percent. Additionally, proteinuria, characterized by excess protein in the urine, can increase this risk by nearly 70 percent. Dr. Renzen said the relationship between CKD, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and stroke is complex and important. Metabolic syndrome includes conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, which lead to CKD. And become major risk factors for stroke.

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Research has also shown that individuals with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk of CKD. The risk of developing it is 50 percent higher. “Mechanisms linking these conditions include oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, which adversely affect kidney function and increase stroke risk,” Dr. Renzen said.

Chronic inflammation and insulin resistance

Dr. Darshan Doshi, Neurology Consultant at PD Hinduja Hospital. Emphasized that chronic inflammation and insulin resistance promote the association between stroke and metabolic syndrome. They noted that individuals with metabolic syndrome often have a higher risk of stroke, and that risk is even higher in patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those on dialysis.

Risk Reduction Measures

Experts have advised people to make changes in their lifestyle. Regular exercise, a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight can help control blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels. These measures are not only helpful in keeping the kidneys healthy, but can also reduce the risk of stroke.