10 top tips for kidneys and CKD If you are worried about your kidneys (or CKD), don’t panic. There is alot you can do. Here are CKDEx’s 10 top tips for your kidneys (and CKD, if you have it) 1. The BIG ONE = keep your blood pressure normal or low. This is the single […]
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What does progression of CKD mean? ‘Progression’ means worsening. Why is the term used? It is used because some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) progress – i.e. their kidney function (as shown by their eGFR) worsens – to end-stage kidney failure (ESRF). In most it does not. This is also called Stage 5 CKD,
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When (at what stage of CKD) should you see a nephrologist? CKD Stage 4. That is the short answer. You should see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist, when your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate the key measure of kidney function) is less than 30 mls/min. This occurs at Stage 4 CKD. The creatinine blood
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How quickly does CKD progress? In this article we will discuss how quickly does CKD progress. The short, and unsatisfying, answer to this question is .. it depends [“thanks, thought you might say that!” CKDEx]. Chronic kidney disease progression has been studied extensively, but the majority of studies have focussed on the causes of kidney
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How much exercise should I actually do? In this article, we will describe how much exercise should I actually do. Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Exercise just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. It is best to combine aerobic (long walks or
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What is an expert patient and how to become one (5 ways) Expert patients are defined as people living with a long-term health condition who are able to take more control over their health by understanding and managing their condition. This leads to an improved quality of life. There is no badge you can get to become an expert patient. But these
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Healthy eating for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) What is the best diet for CKD patients? There is no such thing as a ‘CKD diet’. But in this article we will cover: ‘CKD diet’? What should a kidney patient eat? Healthy CKD diet CKD diet restriction CKD fluid restriction. 1. There is no such
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What is a healthy lifestyle for CKD patients? There are many things you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you have CKD. The following advice will help control your CKD, and improve symptoms. In this article, we will go through the following things, which you can do to help yourself: Have a healthy
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Does chronic kidney disease usually get worse? The short answer is .. yes, sometimes. If can also stabilise. It does not often get better But we don’t really know why. It is true that CKD tends to get progressively worse. The outlook is very variable though. Many patients with mild-moderate CKD (CKD1-3A) stabilise (especially with
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5 top tips to manage CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Make sure CKD is detected early and a clear cause is identified Keep your blood pressure normal or low Treat your other medical conditions Avoid illnesses that cause AKI Keep your weight down. CKD is usually not a curable
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