YOUR KIDNEY AND YOU

Prepared by: Patricia Anderson and Sophia Johnson - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceYOUR KIDNEY AND YOUThe KIDNEY

The Kidneys are a pair of organs measuring approximately 4 5 inches long and is located at the back of the abdomen.

FUNCTION OF THE KIDNEYS

They filter the blood.

-Blood passes through the kidneys throughout the day. - Waste is removed-Controls the bodys fluid balance-Regulates electrolytes-Creates urine- Provides hormoneKIDNEY DISEASE

Kidney disease means the kidneys are damaged and cant filter blood normally.

This cause waste to build up in the body.

This damage can occur slowly over many years.KIDNEY DISEASE

Acute Kidney disease-Sudden change in Kidney function because of illness, or injury or by certain medications

Chronic Kidney disease-This is referred to as Kidney damage occurring slowly over many years.KIDNEY Conditions

PyelonephritisGlomerulonephritisKidney stonesNephrotic SyndromePolycystic syndromeDiabetic nephropathyKidney CancerNephrogenic diabetes insipidusRenal cyst

Nephrotic syndrome protein in the urine leg swelling may be a symptomDiabetic nephropathy high blood sugar from diabetesNephrogenic diabetes insipidus kidney lose the ability to concentrate the urine sometime cause by drug reaction etc6KIDNEY DISEASE

Main factors for developing kidney disease are:

-Diabetes-High blood pressure-Cardiovascular disease-Family history of Kidney failure44% of persons starting dialysis due to Kidney failure is caused by diabetes7KIDNEY DISEASE

Early Kidney disease has no signs or symptoms

Kidney disease can be treated if detected early

Kidney disease usually does not go awayKIDNEY DISEASE

At risk population:

-African Americans

-Hispanics

-American Indians

TESTING FOR KIDNEY DISEASE

Testing is the only way to know the healthy of your Kidney.

It is important to check for Kidney disease if you have any of the key risk factorsRisk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of Kidney failure10KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS

GFR Glomerular Filtration rate- Provide information on how well the Kidneys are filtering removing waste and excessive fluid from the blood.

Urine Test- Check for Albumin in the urine. Albumin is a protein that can pass into the urine when the Kidneys are damaged.

GFR is a blood test11KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS

Serum CreatinineCreatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on the muscles of the body. A creatinine level greater than 1.2 for women and 1.4 for men is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.

GFR is a blood test12KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS

Creatinine clearanceCreatinine clearance is a 24 hour collection of urine to determine how much creatinine the kidney is filtering from the blood each minute. GFR is a blood test13KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTS

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)Urea nitrogen is as a result of the breakdown of protein in the foods we consume. A normal BUN level is between 7 and 20.

GFR is a blood test14KIDNEY FUNCTION IMAGING

Ultra sound provides a picture of the kidney

CT Scan Done with contrast (dye), provides a structural view. Indicate abnormalities and the presence of obstructions

GFR is a blood test15KIDNEY HEALTH

Life style changes Manage your diet Get testedMonitor your health Exercise

REFERENCES:

Tests to measure Kidney function, damage and detect abnormalities. Retrieved from https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/kidneytests

National Kidney Disease Education Program. Retrieved from http://nkdep.nih.gov/identify-manage.shtml

Kidney Disease. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-the-kidneys