I13: Hypertensive heart and renal disease
I13.9: Hypertensive heart and renal disease, unspecified
Hypertensive heart and renal disease is a medical condition where both heart and kidneys are affected due to high blood pressure. High blood pressure, over time, can overwork these organs leading to their damage. If not controlled, it can lead to serious problems like heart failure, where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, and kidney failure, where kidneys can't filter blood as well as they should. As it advances, you might experience symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, edema (swelling), and decreased urine output. The progression of the disease often depends upon how effectively blood pressure is managed, the overall health of the individual, and the extent of organ damage at the time of diagnosis.
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