When 1 in 10 people worldwide has chronic kidney disease, observe symptoms, look at risk groups, avoid kidney failure.
Date 06 Mar. 2022 at 1:33 p.m.
Dr. Sorot Jaturapisanukul, MD. nephrologist Wachira Nursing Hospital Invites to enhance knowledge and knowledge along with kidney care Concerned about Thai people with chronic kidney disease
chronic kidney disease It is an important public health problem both in Thailand and around the world. It is estimated that 1 in 10 adults worldwide has chronic kidney disease. Although there are currently end-stage chronic kidney disease treatments with various methods of kidney replacement therapy, such as renal replacement surgery. peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis But these patients are still at risk of complications and no medication has been able to restore normal chronic kidney function. Preventing and slowing the deterioration of the kidneys, preventing patients from entering the final stage of renal failure.
Although chronic kidney disease is a common and important disease, But many patients are unaware that they have chronic kidney disease becauseThe early symptoms of chronic kidney disease are usually asymptomatic or mild, for example: urinating at night or foamy urine
Chronic kidney disease screening in at-risk patients is therefore important to enable early diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Patients at risk of the following diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure Cardiovascular disease, gout, autoimmune disease Patients with gallstones or multiple urinary tract infections People with a family history of chronic kidney disease. and patients who regularly take NSAIDs, etc.These patients should be screened with blood tests to check their kidney function and check for abnormalities in the urine at least once a year.
when diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the kidneys, preventing the patient from entering end-stage renal failure and developing nephrotic complications. Treatment involves both treating the cause and controlling the factors that cause kidney failure more quickly. In most cases, a doctor’s medication alone may not be able to meet the treatment goals. Patients who have knowledge of self-care and be able to behave properly will improve the outcome of the treatment. This can be done as follows:
1. Take the medication as prescribed. To control blood pressure and diabetes to be within the appropriate range.
2. Stop smoking because it increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke and makes the kidneys deteriorate faster.
3. Avoid the use of painkillers, bolus pills, and herbal medicines that are not approved. And should consult a doctor before buying medicines to take by yourself every time.
4. Minimize salty foods and eat proper amounts of protein, potassium and phosphorus foods. The diet for kidney disease patients may be different for each stage of the disease. Therefore, eat as recommended by your doctor or dietitian.
5. Control your weight to keep your body mass index in the normal range, BMI (18.5-25) and exercise regularly.
6. Avoid stress and come to the doctor as scheduled.
Treatment for chronic kidney disease has progressed rapidly. Including access to various information can be accessed quickly, whether it is information about chronic kidney disease. behavior New research findings, for example. Strengthening these knowledge of patients and their relatives will enable better care for chronic kidney disease. But at the same time, patients and their relatives should be wary of misinformation or exaggeration that can lurk in these channels as well. In addition to making unnecessary money, it may also have a negative effect on the existing kidney disease. The information obtained should therefore always be consulted with the medical team first in order to obtain the correct information and lead. come together to formulate a treatment plan
and to disseminate knowledge about kidney disease Kidney Association of Thailand together with the Ministry of Health and related agencies have prepared activitiesworld kidney day in the year 2022 under the motto “Enhance knowledge along with kidney care This year, World Kidney Day activities will be held between 6-13 March 2022 and will host World Kidney Day events. On Sunday, March 13, 2022 in online format (Facebook live/zoom) via Facebook page. Kidney Association of Thailand from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., see details on the website. www.nephrothai.org