Mary James 🔹 Introduction 🚨 For CKD patients, maintaining proper sodium balance is essential to preserving kidney function. 🔹 How Sodium Intake Affects GFR ✅ 1. High Sodium Raises Blood Pressure (BP) 🩸 ✅ 2. Increases Kidney Filtration Stress 🏥 ✅ 3. Causes Glomerular Hyperfiltration ⚠️ ✅ 4. Promotes Proteinuria (Protein in Urine) 🛑 ✅ 5. Worsens … Read more
🔹 Introduction 🚨 Potassium imbalances can be dangerous—regular monitoring is essential. 🔹 Ideal Potassium Levels for CKD Patients Potassium Level (mEq/L) Meaning Action Needed 3.5 – 5.0 Normal Maintain a balanced diet 5.1 – 5.9 Mild Hyperkalemia Reduce high-potassium foods, increase hydration 6.0+ Severe Hyperkalemia Seek immediate medical attention Below 3.5 Hypokalemia Increase potassium intake … Read more
🔹 Introduction 🚨 Excess salt can accelerate kidney damage, so controlling sodium intake is essential. 🔹 How Reducing Salt Intake Helps Reduce Proteinuria ✅ 1. Lowers Blood Pressure (BP) 🩸 ✅ 2. Reduces Fluid Retention & Swelling 💧 ✅ 3. Decreases Kidney Filtration Stress 🏥 ✅ 4. Prevents Protein Leakage 🛑 ✅ 5. Helps Manage … Read more
🔹 Introduction 🚨 Early detection and blood sugar control are key to preventing kidney damage. 🔹 How Diabetes Causes Protein in Urine (Diabetic Nephropathy) ✅ 1. High Blood Sugar Damages Kidney Filters (Glomeruli) 🏥 ✅ 2. Increased Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 🩸 ✅ 3. Chronic Inflammation 🔥 ✅ 4. Reduced Kidney Blood Flow 💉 ✅ 5. … Read more
Introduction Diabetes and kidney disease are closely linked. Over time, high blood sugar damages kidney blood vessels, reducing their ability to filter waste. One of the earliest warning signs of diabetic kidney disease is elevated creatinine levels, which indicate declining kidney function. Here’s how to protect your kidneys and keep them healthy if you have … Read more
🔹 Introduction 🚨 If proteinuria persists for more than 3 months, it may indicate an underlying kidney issue. 🔹 How Stress Causes Protein in Urine ✅ 1. Increases Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 🩸 ✅ 2. Raises Cortisol Levels (Hormonal Imbalance) ⚖️ ✅ 3. Reduces Kidney Blood Flow 🏥 ✅ 4. Increases Inflammation 🔥 ✅ 5. Triggers … Read more