Chronic kidney disease, sometimes referred to as chronic kidney failure, occurs when the kidneys have become damaged or are no longer able to filter the excess fluid and waste from your blood. Keep in mind, impaired kidney function can result in dangerous levels of waste, electrolytes, and fluids building up in the body, causing other unwanted health conditions.
Analysis Shows the Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease Continues Rising Sharply
The systematic analysis showed that between 2002 and 2016, the number of deaths due to chronic kidney disease increased by a whopping 58.3%. The disability-adjusted life years due to the disease also increased by 52.6% during that time. The primary reason for the increase in death due to this disease was due to diabetes among adults between the ages of 20 and 54.Beyond the link to diabetes, what many doctors don’t even realize yet is that there’s potentially a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease, as well.
Opportunities for Preventing and Lowering Your Risk of Kidney Problems
As the number of kidney disease-related deaths continue to soar, what can be done to prevent and reduce the risk of developing this disease? According to the CDC, two of the best things that can be done is controlling modifiable risk factors, such as high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure. Testing early for poor kidney function in people who are at high risk, such as those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or fatty liver, is also recommended.For individuals who do have early chronic kidney disease, managing the disease early can help prevent kidney failure. This will often include making simple lifestyle changes, including the avoidance of environmental toxins in the home and workplace.
Never underestimate the value of an early diagnosis and interventions to protect your life.