KIDNEY DISEASE Presented by Name goes here November

KIDNEY DISEASE Presented by: Name goes here November 1, 2020 1

KIDNEY DISEASE o Kidneys filter wastes and remove excess fluids from the blood. o They also: o Help regulate blood pressure o Balance the body’s electrolytes o Help produce red blood cells o Produce a form of Vitamin D 2

KIDNEY DISEASE o The function of a kidney is commonly evaluated by blood work. o The markers of interest are creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). o Additional testing to evaluate the function of the kidneys includes a urine collection and imaging (e. g. ultrasound of the kidneys). 3

KIDNEY DISEASE o Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops over many years, often without any symptoms o CKD is staged for its severity o During early stages (1 -3), action can often be taken to stop the progression of the disease o At stages 4 and 5, dialysis and transplant are often discussed 4

RISK FACTORS o The two most common risk factors o Hypertension (high blood pressure) o Diabetes o Other risk factors o Obesity o Certain medications o Certain infections 5

REDUCING THE RISK o Control your blood pressure and diabetes o Monitor what you eat o Lose weight o Have regular check-ups o Discuss medications’ impact on kidneys 6

RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE o While non-specific, these may indicate problems with one’s kidneys: o Feel more tired and have less energy o Have a poor appetite o Have muscle cramping at night o Have swollen feet and ankles o Have puffiness around your eyes, especially in the morning o Have dry, itchy skin o Need to urinate more often 7

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION o The National Kidney Foundation o www. kidney. org o National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases o www. niddk. nih. gov o The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chronic Kidney Disease o www. cdc. gov/diabetes/programs/initiatives/kidney. html 8