Please share an interesting fact about kidney failure.

Just: Just because kidney disease "runs in your family" does not mean you have to suffer from it.

If: If you have CKD (chronic kidney disease), ask about transplant options long before you need one.

NSAIDs: Nsaids are commonly used over the counter pain meds that can injure kidneys. Avoid them in kidney failure.

Hemodialysis: Hemodialysis puts one at risk for vitamin c deficiency.

Focus: Focus not on being tied to dialysis or drugs but on each day of life you can now enjoy.

Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia for a long time can cause urate nephropathy. You need to lower high uric acid for good!

Myth: Myth: kidney failure occurs if 1 kidney fails. Truth: kidney failure occurs when both kidneys fail.

The: The degree of kidney injury or failure is not directly related to production of urine.

-Limit: Limit water/salt/potassium intake. Limit protein intake to 0.8 g/kg/day. Eat more plant protein.

The: The two leading causes of kidney failure in the U.S. Are diabetes and high blood pressure.

8%: 8% of renal failure patients dialysis receive in-home dialysis.

Kidney: Kidney failure causes no symptoms in its early stages. You need a blood test.

The: The best management of high blood pressure is with a home blood pressure measurement machine.

Your: Your kidney's job is to filter your blood, make their job easier by drinking plenty of water.

High: High blood pressure is the most common cause of kidney failure.

If: If you have high blood pressure you should get a kidney function blood test once a year.

Kidney: Myth: kidney pain is uncommon and most patients with kidney failure never have discomfort in back.

If: If you have gout, lower uric acid. If not, you can develop stones, and worse, gouty nephropathy!

Sexual: Sexual function improves in kidney patients when they have more frequent dialysis.

Ignore: Healthy lifestyle should always be the foundation of all healthcare, not drugs and surgery alone.