Escondido and San Marcos Seniors: March is National Kidney Month!
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern. CKD often goes undetected until it is very advanced (when someone would need dialysis or a transplant). But when it is diagnosed early through very simple tests, progression of CKD can be slowed or even stopped. Know your kidney score! Regular testing for everyone is important but it is especially important for people at risk.
6 Things Healthy Kidneys Do:
- Regulate the body’s fluid levels
- Filter wastes and toxins from the blood
- Release a hormone that regulates blood pressure
- Activate Vitamin D to maintain healthy bones
- Release the hormone that directs production of red blood cells
- Keep blood minerals in balance (sodium, phosphorus, potassium)
8 Problems CKD Can Cause:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart attack and stroke
- High blood pressure
- Death
- Weak bones
- Nerve damage (neuropathy)
- Kidney failure (end-stage renal disease, or ESRD)
- Anemia or low red blood cell count
For local NKF services and upcoming events, visit the local National Kidney Foundation website serving Escondido, Rancho Bernardo San Marcos, and Southern CA.
For information about Escondido and San Marcos senior diabetes symptoms and prevention, please click here.
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