Pakistan Kidney Patients Association

In the name of ALLAH, the most beneficent, the most merciful

A NOBLE CAUSE

INTRODUCTION

KIDNEY FUNCTION

Kidneys

Kidneys filter about 180 liters of blood in 24 hrs. Its size is that of a closed fist. It is a vital organ in maintaining our health. Each kidney has one million Nephrons (Filters)

Look after your Kidneys

What do Kidneys do? 1

Remove waste products from the bloodRemove extra fluid from bodyProduction of urineAdjust levels of minerals and other

chemicals like Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphorous

In addition to removing wastes, the kidneys release three important hormones:

Healthy Kidneys are vital for GOOD HEALTH

Erythropoietin: It stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells

Renin: It regulates blood pressureCalcitriol: This is active form of vitamin D,

which helps maintain calcium for bones and for normal chemical balance in the body

Healthy Kidneys are vital for GOOD HEALTH

What do Kidneys do? 2

The two most common causes of kidneydisease are diabetes and high bloodpressure:Diabetes 43.8% Hypertension 26.8%Swelling of nephrons Hereditary diseaseKidney infectionKidney stonesDrug usage

YOU CAN BE IN BIG TROUBLE IF KIDNEYS FAIL

Why Kidneys Fail?

FatigueFrequent headachesFrequent urinationFluid build-up (Swelling in legs, feet)Poor appetite, nausea, and vomitingInsomniaItchy skinLack of concentrationProtein in the urineMuscle cramps

Take serious notice of symptoms

Possible Symptoms Of Kidney Disease

PREVENTION

People in the early stages of Kidney diseaseusually do not feel sick at all. For prevention:

Blood /Urine test once a year Diabetics and hypertensive patients should have

frequent evaluation of kidney functionScreening of family members (polycystic kidney)

Caution!

Kidney failure patients:Cannot survive without ongoing Dialysis

or Kidney Transplant. Have to remain on Dialysis or

Immunosuppressive medications (after transplant) for life.

Take good care of your kidneys

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