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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a diagnosis given to a person who has a disease or disorder that affects the kidneys. It is divided into five stages and we provide care for patients with all stages of kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n The kidneys are a two bean-shaped organs located just behind the stomach. They filter various toxins and extra salt and water from the body. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and blood healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Causes<\/span><\/p>\n There are more than 100 disorders, diseases and conditions that can lead to progressive destruction of the kidneys.<\/span><\/p>\n People with diabetes, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) are at risk for kidney disease, as well as people with a family history of kidney disease\/failure. Disease and infection in other parts of the body can also trigger a kidney disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n Findings by the National Kidney Foundation show that African Americans are four times as likely to develop End Stage Renal Disease (a condition where patients need a transplant or dialysis to survive).<\/span><\/p>\n Other at-risk groups include American Indians, Hispanic\/Latinos, Pacific Islander Americans, older people and overweight people. These at risk groups and people who have a family history of kidney disease should have their urine tested regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many times there are no symptoms of kidney disease until late in its course. You may have it, but not know because you don\u2019t feel sick.<\/p>\n \u00a0Some common warning signs:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Diagnosis<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To detect the disease doctors can do several simple tests including a blood test, a urine sample, checking your blood pressure, kidney imaging such as a kidney ultrasound or CT scan, and possibly a kidney biopsy.<\/p>\n Disorders and diseases that may affect the kidney should be evaluated by a specialist early in its course because kidney impairment can be progressive and the progression can often be slowed or stopped by early interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n Several different laboratory values can be used to determine how well your kidneys are functioning.<\/strong><\/p>\n The five stages of CKD are:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kidney disease is treated by a combination of methods that include dietary adjustments, medications, and lifestyle modifications. If the kidneys stop working enough to keep you going, their functions can be replaced by dialysis or a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n Talk to your doctor about what options are best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your kidneys stop working completely, your body fills with extra water and waste products. Your hands or feet may swell. You will feel tired and weak because your body needs clean blood to function properly. At this point you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant to help you feel better.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”1″ _address=”1.0.1″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ text_font_size=”20px” width=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”18px|0px|70px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”18px|144px|70px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”29px|-3px|42px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”20px|0px||21px|false|false” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_module=”4207″ saved_tabs=”all” _i=”0″ _address=”0″]<\/p>\n Educational Resources:<\/span><\/p>\n National Kidney Disease Education Program<\/a><\/p>\n American Kidney Fund<\/a><\/p>\n UpToDate For Patients<\/a><\/p>\n Renal Research Institute<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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