Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease


What is Chronic Kidney Disease

 Loss of kidney function over months and years 

 Kidneys filter blood: waste chemicals, salts and fluids 🚰

 Common causes: diabetes, high blood pressure and getting older 


What are the symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease

 Poor appetite 🍏

 Weight loss

 Muscle cramps 💪

 Ankle or leg swelling

 Needing to urinate more often 🚽


How do you diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease

 Blood test to check kidney function  

 Urine test 🚽

 Kidneys are graded based on function 


How do you treat Chronic Kidney Disease

 Blood pressure control 

 Good blood sugar control in diabetes 

Healthy Diet 🍏


Why should I worry about Chronic Kidney Disease

 Salt imbalance can lead to heart problems 

 Waste chemicals can build up in blood

 Fluid retention in the lungs 

End stage kidney failure 


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