Managing Chronic Kidney Disease - Taking Charge of your Health
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- In this Facebook Live event, NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and Dr. Jonnie Hamilton answer questions and discuss how to manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and ways to protect your kidney health.
Dr. Jonnie Hamilton, Medical Manager, Ascension Community Health and First Vice President of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated shares valuable insight on managing kidney disease, tips for adopting a healthy lifestyle, and how to make the most out of doctor’s visits. Dr. Hamilton also stresses the importance of getting patients involved in their care and teaching them how to monitor their health through education and empowerment.
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What about doctor given kidney-damaging pharmaceutical drugs? Talk about a Catch 22!!
This video is excellent. I am planning a community educational forum and may use this video as the foundational piece from which to develop a panel discussion. Thanking for producing such a nice piece of education.
Really helpful Drs Thank you for your kind services
Thank you very much for this information. I have CKD and trying to take care of myself
The best way I can
Excellent advice on preventative and early diagnoses.
My husband is Diabetic, Hpt & Fam history of CKD, is 65 yr.. e Gfr = 16 in Sep & was 28 in March ' 23. His BP mostly 170 / 91. Meds is Enalapril 10 mg, Amlodipine 10 mg dly, Indipamide 2 . 5 mg, Atenolol 50 mg, Zocor 10 mg, Disprin 100 mg, Actraphane 15 / 10, We are both Pensioners & on a Health Insurance plan -
Thanx alot 4 the Video, is very informative. Give advice on His Meds pls e. Financial constraints make it very difficult to buy Protein, Veges, Fruit God Bless
Need to take Flu Vaccine regularly, do Exercises at home, is the breadwinner - have alot of financial stress esp for the Basic foods, how to deal with
How do I eat a good diet with CKD.
Hello, Eating right for your chronic kidney disease (CKD) depends on your kidney function and may change over time. Unfortunately, we cannot offer specific medical advice. If you can, work with a registered dietitian (www.niddk.nih.gov/Dictionary/D/dietitian) to develop a meal plan to maintain your kidney health and talk to your health care professional about maintaining your kidney health. Please visit our website for general information on eating right for chronic kidney disease at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutrition.
I'm very appreciated this program can ask something 2 days ago I have pain n my lower back then today I have itchy body and become red what can I do pls answer m
We are sorry to hear about the challenges you are experiencing. Unfortunately, we cannot offer medical advice or diagnoses. We recommend that you speak directly with your health care provider who knows your medical history and is the best person to provide you with specific advice. General information on managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be found on our website at: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/managing.
The National Kidney Foundation's information on CKD - associated pruritus (itchy skin) at www.kidney.org/atoz/content/chronic-kidney-disease-associated-pruritus-itchy-skin also may be of interest.
How much protein is safe with kidney problems?
Hello, unfortunately, we cannot offer specific medical advice. Eating right for your chronic kidney disease (CKD) depends on your kidney function and may change over time. If you can, work with a registered dietitian (www.niddk.nih.gov/Dictionary/D/dietitian) to develop a meal plan to maintain your kidney health and talk to your health care professional about maintaining your kidney health. Please visit our website for general information on eating right for chronic kidney disease at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutrition.
What does it mean when you take the course of medicine and you still have a kidney infection
For general information on the treatment for pyelonephritis (kidney infection), please visit our website at: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-infection-pyelonephritis.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer medical advice or opinions. We encourage you to speak directly to a health care professional who knows your medical history and who will be the best person to provide you with specific advice.
How much protein is optimal?
What about food they eat
For general information on eating right for chronic kidney disease, please visit our website at: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutrition.
I just had my kidney test did on the 7 of September and it was a 52 what do that mean. Teresa
For information on chronic kidney disease tests and diagnosis, please visit our website: www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/tests-diagnosis. Unfortunately, we cannot offer medical advice and encourage you to speak directly to a health care professional who knows your history and who will be the best person to provide you with specific advice.
Hello what is your opinion on getting an abortion at ten weeks if you have kidney disease?
Hello, For general information on kidney disease, please visit our webpage at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease. Unfortunately, we cannot offer medical advice and encourage patients to speak directly to a health care professional who knows their history and is the best person to provide specific advice.
Does some meds cause hair loss
Hi Hettie, you may wish to contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with your inquiry and to view their information on finding and learning about side effects (adverse reactions) at www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions. The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer medical advice or opinions and encourage you to speak directly to a health care professional who knows your history and who will be the best person to provide specific advice.
Can one kidney fail while the other still work?
Yes, it is called a solitary functioning kidney when you have two kidneys and only one is functioning. You may find it helpful to view NIDDK’s information on kidney disease at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease, including information on solitary or single-functioning kidney at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/solitary-kidney
Is metformin ok with CKD.
Hello, We suggest that you talk to your health care professional about whether it is safe to take metformin with CKD. Unfortunately, we cannot offer specific medical advice. You may also wish to view a post from our blog about metformin and CKD at www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/diabetes-discoveries-practice/metformin-and-chronic-kidney-disease.