High blood pressure and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern high blood pressure and high cholesterol. High blood pressure and CKD Functions of kidney 4: blood pressure control What is normal blood pressure? What is blood pressure? What do your blood pressure numbers mean? How to take your own […]
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Anaemia and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern renal anaemia. Anaemia and CKD Functions of kidney 5: red blood cell, anaemia, and EPO What is erythropoietin (EPO)?
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Renal bone disease and CKD – overview These are the articles on CKD Explained that concern renal bone disease. Renal bone disease and CKD Function of kidney 6: vitamin D activation Does vitamin D benefit CKD patients? What is PTH (parathyroid hormone)? What is a parathyroidectomy? What is calciphylaxis? What is alfacalcidol? What is calcium
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Information for patients with CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB This page lists 40+ key patient information articles on CKD in this website. Courtesy of UKKA Background 20 kidney facts – a summary page for kidneys and CKD Understanding the kidneys and CKD in 4 diagrams and one video How do the
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Understanding the kidneys and CKD – in 4 diagrams and one video Diagram 1: where are the kidneys? Diagram 2: how do the kidneys fit into the urinary tract? Diagram 3: how the kidney works – filtration (in glomerulus) and reabsorption (tubule) Diagram 4: how CKD is diagnosed – by eGFR and
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD): a summary and FAQs In this article we describe 10 frequently asked questions (FAQs) about chronic kidney disease (CKD). Keep track of your kidney data with PKB 1. Where are the kidneys located? They are near the middle of your lower back, on either side of spine. This diagram shows the
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What do you need to know about chronic kidney disease (CKD)? 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
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How do the kidneys work? (7 facts) Role. The kidney’s main role is to filter the blood Main function. This is because its main function is to remove waste products and extra water from the body Not one large filter Nephrons. Each kidney is made up of about a million tiny filtering units called nephrons
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What is the life expectancy with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease? It depends. And it is very variable. Life expectancy with CKD in general depends on the person’s age and the stage at which diagnosis occurs. Likewise life expectancy for stage 3 kidney disease depends on the age at diagnosis. One study found that the
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) after ingestion of red yeast rice supplement In Japan recently, Miyasaki, 2024 published a report of AKI in a patient, related to an unlicensed food supplement. Red yeast rice Why is this important? More and more unlicensed food supplements are now easy to obtain via the internet. Many claim to be
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