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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Front Cover

WEB3 • Easy to use and interactive. • Advice on detecting CKD in primary care including required tests and easy to use algorithm. • Colour-coded CKD staging table.

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Calcium and Phosphate Balance with Kidney Disease fact sheet

WEBKidney disease also leads to an increase in production of parathyroid hormone. This also leads to too much phosphate in your body. The phosphate builds up in your body and …

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Primary Care

WEBChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Primary Care

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Common Kidney Disease Symptoms and Management Options

WEBChange of taste, bad breath, or dry mouth. As your kidney function declines, wastes will build up in your blood. This is called uraemia. Uraemia can lead to a metal-like taste in …

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Acute Kidney Injury fact sheet

WEBSudden damage to your kidneys is called ‘acute kidney injury’. Acute kidney injury usually occurs quite quickly, over a matter of days. In contrast, chronic kidney disease takes …

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Make the Link: Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes and …

WEBKidney Health Australia November 2022 5 You can also talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes that you can make to reduce your risk of CKD, cardiovascular disease and …

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Nephritis fact sheet

WEBThis is the most common type of nephritis in Australia. For further information see the IgA Nephritis fact sheet. Diffuse nephritis: Most of your nephrons are affected, and there are …

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Urinary Tract Infections fact sheet

WEBUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common – particularly in women, babies and the elderly. Around 1 in 2 women and 1 in 20 men will get a UTI in their lifetime. There are …

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Kidney Disease Tests and Procedures fact sheet

WEBLocal anaesthetic is used, so it is a relatively painless procedure. Fistulagram - Used to check fistula function. A needle is placed in your fistula and dye is injected into your …

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Kidney Stones fact sheet

WEBThere are four main types of kidney stones: Calcium - The most common stones are formed when calcium combines with other minerals like oxalate or phosphate. Struvite - Struvite …

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Blood pressure and chronic kidney disease

WEBKidney Health Australia November 2022 3 This is intended as a general introduction to this topic and is not meant to substitute for your doctor’s or care provider's advice.

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Salt and your Kidneys

WEBRenal dietitians specialise in kidney health. To find one, visit www.daa.asn.au or call 1800 812 942. Salt contains sodium, and too much sodium is not good for your kidney or …

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Nutrition and Kidney Disease fact sheet

WEBPhosphate. Phosphorus is a mineral found naturally in food. Along with calcium, phosphorus helps to keep your bones healthy and strong. Controlling dietary …

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Life with a Single Kidney fact sheet

WEBThey are located under the ribs, near the middle of your back. Each kidney is about the size of your fist and weighs around 150 grams. Around 1 in every 750 people is born with a …

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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

WEBConnect with us www.kidney.org.au Freecall 1800 454 363 Kidney Health Australia revent, Detect, Support, Research. stimated Glomerular Filtration Rate eGFR

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Drink Water Instead fact sheet

WEBDrink Water Instead. Around half to three-quarters of your body is made up of water. You can last weeks without food but only days without water. Water is found in all types of …

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Polycystic Kidney Disease fact sheet

WEBPolycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition which leads to the growth of cysts on the kidneys. You may have no symptoms or health problems for many years. At the …

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H Sick Day Action Plan

WEBH How to Sick Day Action Plan 4 Sick Day Action Plan Download this template and complete for people with CKD. Date: Review date:

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