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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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 can I help myself with chronic kidney disease? In this article, we will answer the question ‘how can I help myself with chronic kidney disease?’ So. There are the THREE important things you can do to help yourself 1. Monitor (and write down) the 2-3 numbers written below. The blood and urine tests can
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How to tell someone they have CKD Carefully. Why? Approximately 90% do not even know they have it For most people, it is not a single disease in itself. It is either: A risk factor (or part of ageing process) that may or may not be a warning of a more significant disease A syndrome
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Medical presentation of kidney disease (7 syndromes) This article is largely for health professionals. Key Points Kidney disease can present in 7 ways (ie. 7 different renal presentation syndromes): AKI or AKI on CKD CKD Proteinuria/nephrotic syndrome Micro/macrohaematuria Hypertension Nephritic syndrome Urological/transplant presentation. Note. Some patients present with 2 or or more of them –
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Kidney transplant information: 20 top tips and frequently-asked questions (FAQs) In this article we will describe 20 top tips and FAQs about kidney transplants. 1. A successful transplant Can come from a person who has died; or from a living partner, relative or friend Can come from an altruistic donor (living organ donation to a
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Can changing my diet benefit my kidneys? Can I eat bananas? In this article we go through 12 of the best foods for CKD patients, including bananas! Eating and drinking and pleasure Eating and drinking are major pleasures in life. If you have CKD, you can still have those pleasures. But there are foods that
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Who should be referred to a nephrologist? People with CKD Stage 4 primarily. That is the short answer. You should see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist, if your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate, the key measure of kidney function) is less than 30 mls/min. This is Stage 4 CKD. The creatinine blood test is likely to
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What is end-stage renal failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD)? End-stage kidney failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, is also called Stage 5 CKD. This the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. It occurs when the estimated GFR (eGFR) is under 15 ml/min. Courtesy of UKKA At this point, you
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