{"id":17574,"date":"2024-04-11T16:21:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northendrehab.com\/?p=17574"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:51:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:51:31","slug":"how-common-is-ckd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northendrehab.com\/how-common-is-ckd\/","title":{"rendered":"How Common is CKD? Unmasking a Silent Epidemic on the Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) silently affects millions worldwide. CKD, also known as chronic kidney failure, is characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function. About the size of a fist, these remarkable organs play a crucial role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, a process essential for maintaining overall health. The early stages of this disease may present minimal signs or symptoms, making it challenging to detect until it reaches an advanced state.<\/p>\n
As the disease advances and reaches its later stages, the damage becomes more severe. This can lead to dangerous imbalances of fluid, electrolytes, and waste products within the body, potentially causing complications like heart disease. Individuals in these stages may experience symptoms such as swelling and lower back pain, prompting the need for proactive measures and consideration of treatments like dialysis or a kidney transplant. [1], [2]<\/sup><\/p>\n
Stats About CKD<\/h2>\n
Chronic kidney disease silently affects a substantial portion of the U.S. population, an estimated 37 million people \u2013 about 1 in 7 adults. Surprisingly, up to 9 in 10 individuals with CKD remain unaware of their diagnosis, a concerning statistic given the disease’s potential to progress unnoticed. Diabetes and high blood pressure, prevalent culprits in kidney disease, contribute to 3 out of 4 new cases of kidney failure in the United States. Strikingly, early-stage CKD often manifests without noticeable symptoms, leaving many unaware until the disease reaches an advanced stage.<\/p>\n
Kidney disease is a serious condition, worsening over time and posing risks of kidney failure, stroke, or heart attack. The toll on public health is substantial, with about 360 people initiating dialysis treatment for kidney failure every day. Notably, the economic impact is significant, as evidenced by the $87.2 billion spent in 2019 on treating Medicare beneficiaries with CKD. These alarming numbers underscore the need for heightened awareness, early detection, and ongoing research efforts to improve chronic kidney disease management and treatment<\/a>. [3], [4]<\/sup><\/p>\n