World Kidney Day in India

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by Tulika Rahul Verma , www.caremycolostomy.org

WHAT IS WORLD KIDNEY DAY?

The purpose of World Kidney Day is to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys - an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in keeping us alive and well - and to spread the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable.

The third international World Kidney Day takes place 13th March 2008.

World Kidney Day is a joint initiative organised by the members of International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations.

EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE LIVES

Kidney disease is often �silent�, causing few symptoms, especially in the early stages. If left unchecked the disease can progress or lead to kidney failure. It can severely impact on quality of life and ultimately can cost lives. Very often it comes along with other health threatening conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

If kidney disease is detected early, appropriate treatment can delay or even stop chronic kidney disease. It is easy to detect early signs of kidney problems by using simple tests performed by your GP.

Am I at risk?

Although anyone can develop CKD, there are few things that can increase your risk:

Diabetes

High blood pressure

Vascular disease

Family history of kidney disease South Asian or African-Caribbean ethnic background

If you are concerned about your risk of CKD, talk to your doctor or health care professional. It could save your life

What can be done about Chronic Kidney Disease?

What can I do to help myself?

take regular exercise

keep weight down

don't smoke

avoid excess salt and alcohol

What can I do to help myself?

careful blood pressure

careful diabetes control

check cholesterol

Remember - all this is designed to protect the heart and circulation as well as the kidneys.

What is Kidney Failure?

Kidney failure is where the kidneys are less able to remove toxic wastes and remove excess water. Read more on National Kidney Federation website

What is dialysis?

Dialysis is the removal of body wastes and water from the blood. There are two types: haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD).

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