Why Shouldn’t You Ignore The Health Of Your Kidneys?

About 60% of patients with CKD present to a hospital require immediate dialysis.

01 Jul, 2023

Tavishi Dogra

CKD

Global Burden of Disease (2015) ranks chronic kidney disease as India's eighth leading cause of death.

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kidney damage

Most (90%) people with kidney damage or mildly reduced kidney function are unaware of having CKD.

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dialysis

About 60% of patients with CKD present to a hospital with life-threatening complications that require immediate dialysis.

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risk factors

Maintaining healthy kidneys and being aware of the risk factors for kidney disease is crucial.

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developing CKD

Adults with diabetes, high BP, or both risk developing CKD more than those without these diseases.

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Simple lab tests

However, people at high risk of developing kidney disease should get these tests once every six months or a year.

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history of CKD

Other risk factors for CKD include heart disease, obesity, increasing age and a family history of CKD.

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specialists opinion

If the test results are abnormal, patients must seek an opinion from the specialists.

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Kidney failure treatment

Kidney failure treatment can be complicated, costly and sometimes life-threatening.

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