Kidney Status / Renal Function

MEDICAL CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTION DISEASE MANAGEMENT / SCREENING GUIDELINES IN THE UNITED STATES STATISTICS / RISK REDUCTION
Renal function:
(status of your kidneys)


 Your electrolytes, BUN, and creatinine should be checked three to four times a year (depending on your medications and other medical problems).
(Aim for normal levels).

CHECKING FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
All adults with diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), a family history of kidney disease, kidney stones, are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease
If you fit into one of these categories talk to your doctor about:
• Having your blood pressure checked

• Having a urinalysis

• Having blood tests to check your lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)

• Having blood tests to check electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine.

(Source: Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium. Diagnosis And Management Of Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease. Southfield (MI): Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium: 2006 Nov. 1. National Guidelines Clearinghouse.)

CHECKING FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
All adults with diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), a family history of kidney disease, kidney stones, are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease

(Source: Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium. Diagnosis And Management Of Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease. Southfield (MI): Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium: 2006 Nov. 1. National Guidelines Clearinghouse.)

KIDNEY DISEASE
In 2005, about 1.9 million people world wide were receiving renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplant) for end stage renal disease (ESRD). Many more people had ESRD but were not receiving treatment.

(BMJ Clinical Evidence: Kidney Disorders: End Stage Renal Disease)

• The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the United States is 16.8% (NHANES).

(American Heart Association Statistics)