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Aging and the kidney: clinical implications.

M Epstein

    American Family Physician
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Kidney size and function decline after age 30, impacting blood flow and filtration. These age-related renal changes increase susceptibility to dangerous sodium balance disorders in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Renal function undergoes significant changes with aging.
    • Understanding age-related kidney alterations is crucial for geriatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the age-related changes in kidney size and function.
    • To highlight the implications of these changes for electrolyte balance.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of physiological changes in the aging kidney.
    • Analysis of functional declines including blood flow and filtration.

    Main Results:

    • Kidney size decreases starting around age 30.
    • Reductions observed in renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate, and sodium handling.

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  • Impaired renal concentrating and diluting abilities noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • Age-related decline in kidney function impacts sodium and water balance.
    • Elderly individuals are at increased risk for hyponatremia and hypernatremia.