Kidney disease risks in the world
As kidney is an amazing organ in our body, Kidney Day is observed all over
the world on the second Thursday of March every year. Incidence of kidney
failure cases is increasing day by day due to a steep increase in the number of
diabetes and hypertensive patients in the recent past. Globally, nearly 50
million people suffer from renal failure but only 1 million among them undergo
treatment. It has been estimated that 360 million people will die of renal
failure in 2015.
Kidney disease in Australia
Diabetes, smokers and the overweight have been urged to book a kidney check
with their doctor as part of Kidney Health Week, which starts today in
Australia.
Along with people with high blood pressure, they are most at risk of
developing chronic kidney disease, which kills about 40 Australians every
day.
Renal Clinical Network co-chairman Professor said one in three Australian
adults was at increased risk of chronic kidney disease "Uncontrolled diabetes is
still the No. 1 cause of kidney failure in Australia and many people don't even
release their kidneys are failing until some significant damage has been done,"
Prof Johnson said.
"Most symptoms occur late when kidney function is already severely
affected.
"Common signs include reduced energy and feeling tired, poor appetite,
trouble concentrating and sleeping, muscle cramping, dry and itchy skin, and
needing to urinate more often, particularly at night."
"A check-up with your GP this week is a good idea if you're in a risk group,
including those aged over 50," he said.
"A simple blood, urine and blood-pressure check is all it will take."
