| 1. Seek Medical advice or attention if you have any symptoms 2. If you are a diabetic, follow your doctor's instructions. 3.Monitor your blood pressure often. 4. Use over the counter medication only as needed. 5. Limit alcohol consumption. 6. Stop smoking. 7. Maintain ideal weight. 8. Exercise daily. Try:
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| Chronic Kidney Disease |
Chronic Kidney Disease |
| The kidneys serve as key elements of the body's filtration system by removing wastes from the blood. Kidney disease occurs when these functions are interrupted. When waste products are not eliminated, kidney disease can occur. The onset of Kidney disease can be acute or chronic. Acute kidney disease refers to a sudden onset (within days or weeks) of reduced kidney function possibly due to trauma, infections, irritations, injury, obstructions (such as a kidney stone), blood vessels, or abnormal growths of tissue. Full kidney function can often be restored when the underlying problem is treated. Chronic kidney disease, in contrast, ,occurs over time, often with no warning. There are many contributing factors to kidney disease including family history of kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Unlike acute kidney disease, chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure (sometimes called renal failure), coma, and death. |
My Vital Health Chronic Kidney Disease Assessment |
1. Do you experience severe weakness, or often feel fatigued?
2. Do you often experience a loss of appetite?
3. Do you have a frequent need to urinate, especially at night?
4. Have you experienced swelling in your legs or ankles?
5. Have you ever noticed poor clotting ability?
6. Are you a diabetic?
7. Have you been told that you have high blood pressure.
8. Has anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with kidney
disease?
If you answered yes to any question, please contact your physician to determine if you could have a kidney disease. |
| Vital Health Strategies for: Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Resources |
For more information on Chronic Kidney Disease, check out these resources: Learn about CDC programs, studies, statistics, and the latest research at the website found at: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/05_0105.htm Learn about kidney disease and programs at the National Kidney Foundation website found at: http://www.kidney.org |
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