[Hydrosodium balance in aging].
Sébastien Soleilhavoup1, Marie Essig2, Hélène Levassort3
1Service de néphrologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Site Ambroise-Paré, AP-HP, 9 avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Aging alters kidney structure and function, impacting water and sodium balance regulation. This review examines age-related physiological changes affecting homeostasis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Gerontology
- Physiology
Context:
- Kidneys are vital for maintaining water and sodium balance (homeostasis).
- Aging causes structural kidney changes (e.g., reduced size, fibrosis) even without disease.
- These age-related changes can impair the kidney's regulatory functions.
Purpose:
- To review the physiology of water and sodium balance.
- To assess how aging affects the regulatory systems controlling these balances.
Summary:
- Aging leads to kidney structural changes, including arteriosclerosis and tubular atrophy.
- These alterations can disrupt the body's water and sodium homeostasis.
- The article explores the physiological impact of aging on kidney function and fluid balance.
Impact:
- Provides insights into age-related kidney dysfunction.
- Highlights the importance of understanding aging's effect on homeostasis.
- Informs potential strategies for managing age-related fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Keywords:
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