8 Signals of Nephropathy

The theme of World Kidney Day (WKD) 2010 is to protect your kidneys and control diabetes , which is the leading cause of Chronic Kidney Disease. On this day, we are encouraged to check if we are at risk for kidney disease. More than 5% of the adult population have some forms of kidney damage, and every year millions die prematurely of cardiovascular diseases linked to Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD). Kidney diseases develop slowly and the symptoms only appear at a late stage when the patient already has kidney failure and may even need dialysis. And the majority of individuals with early stages of CKD go undiagnosed. Therefore, an early self evaluation of your kidney’s function is essential and allows suitable treatment before kidney damage or deterioration. The following 8 signals of nephropathy, prescribed by experts, may help you to have an early detection. Please mark “×” on the corresponding description according to your physical condition during the last three months. Especially those who suffer from hypertension , diabetes, toxemia of pregnancy and severe tonsillitis  should pay much more attention to. 1 weakness all over, easy fatigue; 2 swollen face, eyelids, legs and feet; 3 albuminuria 4 a high blood pressure; 5 urine mixed by blood, look like meat-washing water; 6 frequent and heavy urine, or rare and little urine; 7 frequent backache; 8 headache always.

Attention: If you mark more than two “×”, you are advised to visit the doctor; if you have marked “×” on the second and the fifth one, you should be examined as soon as possible to conclude whether you are suffering CKD. CKD is a silent disease, there are however several easy ways to reduce the risk of developing these kidney disease. 1.Keeping fit and active; 2.Keep regular control of your blood sugar level; 3.Monitor your blood pressure; 4. Eat healthy and keep your weight in check; 5. Do not smoke ; 6.Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basis; 7.Check your kidney function if you have one or more of the 'high risk' factors.

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