March is National Kidney Month, to raise awareness about kidney health, the risks of kidney disease, and the importance of early detection and prevention. It's never too early to start learning about your kidney heath and taking action to keep your kidneys healthy.
The kidneys are vital organs that filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood while maintaining the body's overall balance of minerals. However, factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and a family history of kidney disease significantly increase the risk of developing kidney-related complications.
When the kidneys begin to fail, waste builds up in the body, leading to serious health issues, including heart disease, nerve damage, and even death. For many, dialysis becomes the only option, with over 555,000 Americans currently relying on it to survive.
This 2 minute video gives tips on how to keep your kidneys healthy: Managing Chronic Kidney Disease. Other ways to help the kidneys are to be screened, stay hydrated, reduce salt in your diet and limit alcohol.
For more information, go to https://www.kidney.org/.