Kidney factsheet 1. Where are the kidneys and how big are they? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. They are about the size of your palm: 12 (10-14) cm long, 6 cm wide and 3 cm deep, and weigh about 150g. Even though […]
What is included in a NHS health check? What is a NHS health check? You can have an NHS Health Check if you’re aged 40 to 74 years and you have not had a stroke, or do not already have a pre-existing health condition. You should be automatically invited. If you are not invited and fit the criteria, ask your GP
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Number of patients with ESRF in Europe in 2020 Why is this important? The European Renal Association (ERA) Registry collects data on patients with ESRF – i.e. on dialysis or with a kidney transplant – in Europe, and publishes it yearly. This recent paper, by Astley, 2023, is a summary of the ERA Registry Annual
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Long-term outcomes in IgA nephropathy In a recent UK study by Pitcher (2023), a large number of patients with IgA nephropathy were followed up for nearly six years (on average). Typical glomerulus in a kidney biopsy of a patient with IgA nephropathy. Why is this important? IgA nephropathy is a chronic glomerulonephritis (autoimmune disease) that
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Tik Tok Kidney Warrior This is Darren Darren is 43, from South West Wales and is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). He is on a mission to raise awareness and improve understanding of the condition, its symptoms and the seriousness of having kidney problems. He has been doing this by making videos and posting
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10 top travel tips for CKD patients Keep track of your kidney data with PKB People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can travel. Most people can travel to most places most of the time. But here are 10 top travel tips to make it safer but still fun. We hope the advice helps you. 1.
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Travel advice for dialysis and kidney transplant patients You can travel abroad if you are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but you will need to plan ahead to make sure you have a safe, relaxing break. We will answer your questions about travelling with CKD, or if you are on dialysis, or have a
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10 CKD quick facts – chronic kidney disease Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key points Where are the kidneys? Near the middle of your lower back, on either side of spine What do the kidneys do? Body’s dustmen What is CKD (chronic kidney disease)? – long term reduction in kidney function (or
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What medication should CKD patients avoid or adjust dosage? Moliere, the 17th century playwright wrote, ‘Nearly all men die of their remedies, and not of their illnesses.’ This is very pertinent for CKD patients who, a. may need a lot of medication, but b. are more vulnerable to their side-effects. Why? The kidneys are the
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