Over 1 in 10 adult individuals has kidney disease! The number of kidney failure cases has more than tripled since 1990 and is expected to grow because of an aging population!
Vietnam, with a population of some 95 million, currently has more than 5 million kidney failure sufferers, local media reported on May 3 (2018). Chronic kidney disease (CKD), or chronic renal failure as it is also known, is a growing burden for many Vietnamese families.
Hemodialysis is an increasingly common treatment in Vietnam as the diagnosis of end stage renal disease continues to rise. To provide appropriate hemodialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease patients, we conducted a 1-year cross-sectional study to measure the prevalence of blood borne infection and factors associated with non-compliant behaviors in hemodialysis patients.
Early kidney disease has no signs or symptoms. Kidney disease can affect people of all ages and races. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native American tend to have a greater risk for kidney failure. This is mostly due to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. High Blood pressure and Diabetes are the two main causes of kidney disease. Know the warning signs of kidney disease and get tested.
Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
Do you have…
- Swelling or numbness in feet, ankles, or hands
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in urination (frequency, color, foam in urine)
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Fatigue and lack of energy
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Difficulty concentrating, mental confusion
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Changes in skin color (yellowish tint)
- Itchy skin
- Fragile bones
- Muscle twitching, especially in legs
If you or someone you know exhibits these symptoms, it is important to get tested for kidney disease promptly. Remember, the signs and symptoms listed above may be due to other factors, but only your healthcare provider can give you an accurate diagnosis.
The three main causes of chronic kidney disease are DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE and OBESITY. If you have any of these causes, see your doctor and get an estimated GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) assessment based on a simple blood test.
Get checked for kidney disease and learn about what you can do to keep your kidney healthy. You can help delay or even prevent kidney failure by treating kidney disease early.
City International Hospital’s Hemodialysis Center is proud to partner with B Braun Group Organization, world's leading providers and manufacturers of healthcare solutions today, to provide our residents with staff assisted hemodialysis treatment options. For more information regarding dialysis, please contact us by calling (+84) 902 483 718.
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