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YOUR KIDNEY AND YOU
Prepared by: Patricia Anderson and Sophia Johnson - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceYOUR KIDNEY AND YOUThe KIDNEY
The Kidneys are a pair of organs measuring approximately 4 5 inches long and is located at the back of the abdomen.
FUNCTION OF THE KIDNEYS
They filter the blood.
-Blood passes through the kidneys throughout the day. - Waste is removed-Controls the bodys fluid balance-Regulates electrolytes-Creates urine- Provides hormoneKIDNEY DISEASE
Kidney disease means the kidneys are damaged and cant filter blood normally.
This cause waste to build up in the body.
This damage can occur slowly over many years.KIDNEY DISEASE
Acute Kidney disease-Sudden change in Kidney function because of illness, or injury or by certain medications
Chronic Kidney disease-This is referred to as Kidney damage occurring slowly over many years.KIDNEY Conditions
PyelonephritisGlomerulonephritisKidney stonesNephrotic SyndromePolycystic syndromeDiabetic nephropathyKidney CancerNephrogenic diabetes insipidusRenal cyst
Nephrotic syndrome protein in the urine leg swelling may be a symptomDiabetic nephropathy high blood sugar from diabetesNephrogenic diabetes insipidus kidney lose the ability to concentrate the urine sometime cause by drug reaction etc6KIDNEY DISEASE
Main factors for developing kidney disease are:
-Diabetes-High blood pressure-Cardiovascular disease-Family history of Kidney failure44% of persons starting dialysis due to Kidney failure is caused by diabetes7KIDNEY DISEASE
Early Kidney disease has no signs or symptoms
Kidney disease can be treated if detected early
Kidney disease usually does not go awayKIDNEY DISEASE
At risk population:
-African Americans
-Hispanics
-American Indians
TESTING FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
Testing is the only way to know the healthy of your Kidney.
It is important to check for Kidney disease if you have any of the key risk factorsRisk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of Kidney failure10KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS
GFR Glomerular Filtration rate- Provide information on how well the Kidneys are filtering removing waste and excessive fluid from the blood.
Urine Test- Check for Albumin in the urine. Albumin is a protein that can pass into the urine when the Kidneys are damaged.
GFR is a blood test11KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS
Serum CreatinineCreatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on the muscles of the body. A creatinine level greater than 1.2 for women and 1.4 for men is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.
GFR is a blood test12KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS
Creatinine clearanceCreatinine clearance is a 24 hour collection of urine to determine how much creatinine the kidney is filtering from the blood each minute. GFR is a blood test13KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)Urea nitrogen is as a result of the breakdown of protein in the foods we consume. A normal BUN level is between 7 and 20.
GFR is a blood test14KIDNEY FUNCTION IMAGING
Ultra sound provides a picture of the kidney
CT Scan Done with contrast (dye), provides a structural view. Indicate abnormalities and the presence of obstructions
GFR is a blood test15KIDNEY HEALTH
Life style changes Manage your diet Get testedMonitor your health Exercise
REFERENCES:
Tests to measure Kidney function, damage and detect abnormalities. Retrieved from https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneytests
National Kidney Disease Education Program. Retrieved from http://nkdep.nih.gov/identify-manage.shtml
Kidney Disease. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-the-kidneys