NYC Kidney Walk

Kidney disease affects more than 37 million people in the United States or 1 in 7 adults.

Tomorrow in NYC a week of walking begins to raise awareness about kidney disease and to raise funds.

This one in NYC is sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation.  The Foundation uses 80 cents of every dollar raised to help with research, patient treatment and public education.

Your two kidneys play an important role in keeping your body functioning. Kidneys help to balance water and minerals in your blood.  They help to remove waste from your blood and manage your blood pressure.

They make blood cells and vitamin D for your bone health and bodily functions. Your kidneys also filter all of your blood every 30 minutes. 

Acute and chronic kidney disease can be treated if caught early so education is very important.

Your doctor can diagnose kidney disease a few ways:

• Questions about how and changes in urination, followed by a urine check.
• Blood tests
• Ultrasounds and imaging tests to get visuals
• A kidney biopsy to have tissue checked at a lab

You can live without one of your kidneys but it is important to pay attention and notify your medical professional of any issues.

Private Home Health Care is watchful of our patients so that we can address any kidney issues early.  National Kidney Foundations across the country have very good ratings on Charity Navigator.