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  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Diseases

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  • Obesity is a major global health issue with significant implications for kidney health.
  • It contributes to chronic kidney disease (CKD) development and progression through direct and indirect mechanisms.
  • Systemic complications of obesity, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, exacerbate kidney damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on obesity's role in CKD.
  • To summarize management strategies for individuals with obesity and CKD.
  • To highlight gaps in clinical practice guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of existing studies.
  • Analysis of evidence on obesity-related kidney damage pathways.
  • Evaluation of nutritional, pharmacological, and surgical interventions for weight management in CKD patients.

Main Results:

  • Obesity damages kidneys via pro-inflammatory adipocytokines and altered renal hemodynamics, leading to glomerular hyperfiltration and proteinuria.
  • Weight loss, particularly through bariatric surgery, can slow CKD progression, reduce proteinuria, and improve glomerular filtration rate.
  • Current clinical guidelines for managing obesity in CKD patients are lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is an independent risk factor for CKD progression.
  • Weight loss interventions are crucial for managing patients with obesity and CKD.
  • Further research is needed on the renal safety and efficacy of anti-obesity drugs and ketogenic diets.