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KIDNEY DISEASE FROM A-Z

You should know:

Early kidney disease has no signs or symptoms
Kidney disease usually does not go away
Kidney disease can be treated. The earlier you know you have it, the better
Blood and urine tests are used to check for kidney disease
Kidney disease can progress to kidney failure

RESOURCES AND LINKS

National Kidney Disease Education Program

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become an epidemic problem in the United States. In addition, rising rates of obesity and diabetes will continue to fuel its growth as both conditions increase the risk of developing CKD and speed its progression. Therapies exist that can significantly slow the progression of CKD to kidney failure and many people who would benefit from treatment are not receiving it.

Established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) in 2000, the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) works to reduce the burden of CKD especially among communities most impacted by the disease. NKDEP’s chief objective is to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by CKD and its complications. It aims to improve early detection of CKD, facilitate identification of patients at greatest risk for progression to kidney failure and promote evidence-based interventions to slow progression of CKD. One of the ways this organization achieves its goals is through providing information, training, and tools that help health professionals better identify and manage CKD patients in order to improve outcomes.

Learn more about the NKDEP by visiting their website at: http://nkdep.nih.gov

Chronic Kidney Disease: What Does it Mean for Me?

The kidneys’ main job is to filter wastes and excess water out of your blood to make urine. They also keep the body's chemical balance, help control blood pressure, and make essential hormones.
CKD means that your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood like they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. It can also cause other problems that can harm your health.
CKD is often a "progressive" disease, which means it can get worse over time. CKD may lead to kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain health.

http://nkdep.nih.gov/resources/kidney-disease-mean-for-me.shtml

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