Chronic Kidney Disease

⬤ What is the Function of Our Kidneys?
✅ The kidneys are responsible for getting rid of waste products, drugs, and toxins through our urine.

⬤ Your kidneys also:

● Regulate electrolyte (salt) concentrations
● Regulate amount of fluid within the body
● Help regulate blood pressure
● Help maintain acid-base balance
● Produce hormones that affect blood and bones
● A kidney is composed of tiny units called nephrons
● Nephrons consist of glomeruli and tubules
● Glomeruli are small blood vessels that filter wastes and excess fluids
● Tubules collect the waste to form urine

⬤ Chronic Kidney Disease
❌ Kidney damage and decreased function that lasts longer than 3 months is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). Chronic kidney disease is particularly dangerous because you may not have any symptoms until considerable, often irreparable, kidney damage has occurred. Diabetes (types 1 and 2) and high blood pressure are the most common causes of CKD.

⬤ 6 Things People with Kidney Disease Should Do:

● Lower high blood pressure
● Manage blood sugar levels
● Reduce salt intake
● Avoid NSAIDs, a type of painkiller
● Moderate protein consumption
● Get an annual flu shot

⬤ 9 Things - KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS:

● Exercise regularly
● Control weight
● Follow a balanced diet
● Quit smoking
● Drink only in moderation
● Stay hydrated
● Monitor cholesterol levels
● Get an annual physical
● Know your family medical history

⬤ Consider:
✅ How to Survive Kidney Disease: https://youtu.be/rf2ZkR9LmtY
✅ Top 10 Dangerous Symptoms of CKD: https://youtu.be/rsCeA-6W_m8
✅ How to Use Potassium to Boost Kidney Health: https://youtu.be/_nYu2YG6Wvg
✅ How to Lower Creatinine Levels Fast: https://youtu.be/EDl0R3T08nI
✅ Foods For Kidney Patients: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4rJABKpBWk&list

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