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Preventing Chronic Renal Failure

To help reduce your chance of chronic kidney failure, take the following steps:

Get a physical exam every year that includes a urine test to monitor your kidney's health.
Do not smoke, or stop smoking if you are a smoker.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Drink water and other fluids to stay hydrated.
People who have diabetes, previously known kidney disease, high blood pressure, or are over the age of 60 should be screened regularly for kidney disease.
People with a family history of kidney disease should also be screened regularly.

RESOURCES:

American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org

National Kidney Foundation
http://www.kidney.org

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

The Kidney Foundation of Canada
http://www.kidney.ca

References:

Chronic renal failure. DynaMed website. Available at: http://dynamed102.ebscohost.com/Detail.aspx?style=1&docid=/dynamed/8486d27eb93f3cf6852562d300013839 . Accessed June 12, 2007

Pendse S, Singh AK. Complications of chronic kidney disease: anemia, mineral metabolism, and cardiovascular disease. Med Clin N Am. 2005; 89:549-561

Snyder S and Pendergraph B. Detection and evaluation of chronic kidney disease. Am Fam Physician . 2005; 72:1739-46. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051101/1723.html .Accessed June 13, 2007.

Zandi-Nejod K, Brenner BM. Strategies to retard the progression of chronic renal disease. Med Clin N Am. 2005; 89:489-509

Last reviewed November 2008 by Adrienne Carmack, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Chronic Renal Failure Support Group

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