World Kidney Day 2014: Test your knowledge on kidney health (Quiz)

Take this quiz to assess whether you know the most important aspects about kidney disease.

March 13 is the World Kidney Day 2014.

The filtration capacity of your kidneys is naturally going to declines after you cross 30s. But, with increasing load on the kidneys right from the beginning, your are getting closer and closer to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although your kidneys are one of the most important organs of your body, they are probably the most ignored ones. Take this quiz and see how much you know about keeping your kidney's healthy.

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What is kidney disease?

Kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys do not function normally. It is brought about by an infection, physiological problems like autoimmune disorders or physical damage to the kidney. The kidneys play an important role in filtering out toxins, maintaining blood pressure and the acid- base levels in the body. They also regulate urinary system which is key in removing toxins from the body. Kidney disease was thought to be prevalent among older people but now it is also common in young adults. In case of kidney disease, depending on the severity, a doctor may advice medication, diet restrictions, dialysis or a kidney transplant. Doctors say that a kidney transplant is the best way to avoid further complications in a patient. Common symptoms of kidney failure are abdominal pain, back pain, nausea, loss of appetite, oedma, increase in creatinine and protein content in a person's body and general malaise. Urinary retention is also another common indicator. It causes a build up of toxins within the body and can lead to various other complications such as coma and death. If a person experiences the above mentioned symptoms, it is prudent to visit a doctor immediately. In this section you can find interesting articles like why the younger generation is more prone to kidney disease, some useful tips to prevent kidney disease and things that could be damaging your kidneys.

Read more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.

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