World Kidney Day
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World Kidney Day's objective is to raise awareness globally of the importance of Kidney Health and to increase screening for chronic kidney disease
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Thank you
@Suriya_offl
for supporting our Campaign!
Did you know that 10% of the world population is affected by chronic kidney disease? This
#WorldKidneyDay
I’m lending my support to
@tankerfoundation
that helps the underprivileged with kidney ailments.
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Your kidneys work around the clock to:
➡️Make urine
➡️Filter your blood from waste
➡️Control the chemical balance in your body
➡️Control your blood pressure
➡️Keep your bones healthy
➡️Produce red blood cells
Let’s take care of them and keep them healthy!
#WorldKidneyDay
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Today is
#WorldKidneyDay
! Get engaged on your social media and spread the message of the importance of
#education
,
#symptommanagement
and
#patientempowerment
.
Don’t forget to use our hashtag
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealth
#LivingWellWithKidneyDisease
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Frequently,
#kidneydisease
starts slowly and silently, and progresses over a number of years. Not everyone progresses from Stage 1 to Stage 5. Stage 5 is also known as End-Stage Kidney Disease.
#WorldKidneyDay
#ESKD
#CKD
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Kidneys are amazing organs that work hard for you! Their main job is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood, but they also help control your blood pressure, produce red blood cells and keep your bones healthy.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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It's time to break the barriers to a quality
#KidneyCare
! Our 2019 campaign “𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲” calls for universal health coverage for early prevention & treatment of
#KidneyDisease
.
#WorldKidneyDay
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📢TODAY is World Kidney Day! 🌟Join our call for Kidney Health For Everyone Everywhere and remember to use our hashtag
#WorldKidneyDay
😀
#HealthForAll
#BeatNCDs
#KidneyMonth
#ChronicKidneyDisease
#UHC
#KidneyHealth
#Nephrology
#Medicine
#GlobalHealth
#GlobalGoals
#PublicHealth
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Today we celebrate
#WorldKidneyDay
! Let's mark the day by advocating for
#KidneyHealthForAll
! Share your activity with us, tag us on your social media posts, and we will be thrilled to share it on our social media channels!
@ISNkidneycare
@ifkf_wka
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Today we celebrate
#WorldKidneyDay
together! Let's mark the day by advocating for
#KidneyHealthForAll
! Share your activity with us, tag us on your posts, and we will share it on the
#WorldKidneyDay
social media channels!
@ISNkidneycare
@ifkf_wka
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#Kidneyfunction
is best measured by an indicator called Glomerular Filtration Rate which measures the
#blood
filtration rate by
#kidneys
. eGFR is estimated GFR and is a mathematically derived entity based on a patient’s serum
#creatinine
level, age, sex and race.
#WorldKidneyDay
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Your kidneys are amazing organs! Their main job is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood. Kidneys also help to control your blood pressure, to produce red blood cells and to keep your bones healthy.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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Your
#Kindeys
are amazing organs! Take care of your
#Kidneys
and check out World Kidney Day website for more information
Check our quick fun-quiz and test your kidney health knowledge:
#WorldKidneyDay
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So we are all experiencing
#facebookdown
and
#instagramdown
on
#WorldKidneyDay
... We really did make social media buzz, didn't we?😅🤣😅🤣
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📌Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March,
#WorldKidneyDay
is the global campaign that aims at increasing awareness of the importance of our
#kidneys
to our
#health
and of reducing the impact of
#kidneydisease
and its associated problems worldwide.
#KidneyMonth
#UHC
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📣Today
#WorldKidneyDay
is launching its 2021 Campaign!! This year’s theme focuses on living well with
#KidneyDisease
and the importance of effective symptom management and patient empowerment with the ultimate goal of life participation. Join us ➡️
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Those suffering from chronic diseases, of which kidney patients account for more than 850 million people worldwide, are disproportionately affected by disasters, as access to proper diagnostic services, treatments, and care may be hampered.
#WorldKidneyDay
#HealthyKidneysForAll
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📣Today,
#WorldKidneyDay
is proud to announce the release of its new logo! Embrace the new logo available in 20+ Languages and use it on your social media platforms, website and for your
#WorldKidneyDay
activity! Check it out ➡️
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Yesterday
#WorldKidneyDay
was celebrated all over the world 🌍 !
We had amazing media coverage and fantastic social media engagement!
Let's keep raising awareness!
March is
#KidneyMonth
!
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Glomerular filtration is the first step in making
#urine
. It is the process that your
#kidneys
use to filter excess fluid and waste products out of the blood into the urine collecting tubules of the kidney, so they may be eliminated from your body.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealth
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It's time to stop
#kidneydisease
! 🌟🌟
Our 2020 campaign highlights the importance of preventive interventions to avert the onset of kidney disease!
#JoinUs
!! ➡️
@ISNkidneycare
@IFKF_
#WorldKidneyDay
#Prevention
#KidneyHealth
#CKD
#HealthForAll
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Usually,
#kidneydisease
starts slowly and silently and progresses over several years. However, not everyone progresses from Stage 1 to Stage 5!
Read more about
#CKD
➡️
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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2018 marks 75 years since the first construction of a dialyser by a Dutch doctor during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
#Dialysis
remains one of the most used methods for renal replacement therapy (RRT).
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Your kidneys are amazing organs and work really hard for you! Each roughly the size of your fist, kidneys are located deep in the abdomen, beneath the rib cage. Learn more about your amazing kidneys :
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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#Kidneys
are amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us
#Healthy
. Each roughly the size of your fist, kidneys are located deep in the abdomen, beneath the rib cage.
#WorldKidneyDay
#Health
#AmazingKidneys
#KidneyFunction
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📣 Today the 2024
#WorldKidneyDay
Campaign is kicking off!
This year's theme focuses on raising awareness of ensuring equitable access to care for people living with kidney disease to improve their quality of life and delay the progression of the disease.
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#WorldKidneyDay
celebrates it 15th Anniversary! It is time to
#RaiseAwareness
of the increasing burden of
#KidneyDiseases
worldwide and to strive for
#KidneyHealthForEveryoneEverywhere
.
#worldkidneyday
#awareness
#nonprofit
#celebration
#kidneyhealth
#kidneyawareness
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Only 3 days left until
#WorldKidneyDay
! Let’s
#RaiseAwareness
of the importance of our
#kidneys
to our overall
#health
and to reduce the frequency and impact of
#kidneydisease
and its associated health problems worldwide!
#KidneyHealth
#GlobalHealth
#HealthAdvocacy
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March is
#kidney
month!
Let's raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys for our
#health
!
👍🏾 Like, comment, and share our posts!
💡In need of tips for your own
#WorldKidneyDay
social media campaign? 👉🏽
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CKD is lifelong and requires medical treatment. The stress of living with a chronic, progressive condition can affect your mental health. It’s important to seek help from your doctor or a mental health professional to manage your well-being.
#WorldKidneyDay
#MentalHealth
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The
#kidneys
are powerful chemical factories that:
➡️remove waste products and drugs
➡️balance the body's fluids
➡️release hormones that regulate blood pressure
➡️produce vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones
➡️control the production of red blood cells
#WorldKidneyDay
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March is kidney month! Organize an awareness-raising activity and share our message on social media. Use our 2023 campaign materials, available here: 👉
#WorldKidneyDay
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KIDNEY DISEASE IN
#WOMEN
- A CALL TO ACTION: To mark
#WorldKidneyDay
and
#IWD2018
, we call for targeted, gender-sensitive prevention measures and treatment throughout the lifecycle of women and girls
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In general, women are more likely to donate a kidney and less likely to receive one.
Come back this week to learn about a man, who beat the odds and donated a kidney to a single mother he had never met before.
#MondayMotivation
#LivingDonor
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Kidneys that function correctly are critical for maintaining good health. However, more than 850 million people worldwide are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Take care of your kidneys and get them regularly checked!
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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Your
#creatinine
level in your blood is the most important indicator of
#kidneyfunction
: When kidney function is impaired, creatinine accumulates in the blood, resulting in high levels.
#Kidneydisease
#WorldKidneyDay
#WorldKidneyDay
#Prevention
#KidneyHealthforAll
#CKD
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Your
#kidneys
are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a
#filter
, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters your blood, and the tubule returns needed substances to your
#blood
and removes
#wastes
.
#worldkidneyday
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#WorldKidneyDay
is only three days away!
Start your day with a glass of water to keep your kidneys healthy!
#MondayMotivation
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Thank you for celebrating
#WorldKidneyDay
with us this year! Your support on this special day means a lot to us and thanks to your help we keep increasing awareness about kidney health!
#KidneyHealthForAll
#RaiseAwareness
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#WorldKidneyDay
highlights the unique issues and risks that
#women
face for their kidney health.
Have a great
#WorldKidneyDay
!
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Today is
#WorldHypertensionDay
!
Good management of
#hypertension
helps reduce the risk of
#CVD
and
#KidneyDisease
.
#WorldKidneyDay
is very proud to support
@ISNkidneycare
's contribution to the update of the
@WHO
#HEARTS
package.
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Don't miss our
#WKDchat
to raise awareness about kidney disease in
#women
.
Let's celebrate
#IWD2018
and
#WorldKidneyDay
by becoming aware!
Join us on March 7 at 16:30 CET
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#Diabetes
is the most common cause of
#KidneyFailure
; it causes kidney failure in half of all people starting dialysis in many countries. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor about kidney disease.
#WorldKidneyDay
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This year,
#WorldKidneyDay
is dedicated to
#Women
!
👩 👩🏻 👩🏼 👩🏽 👩🏾 👩🏿 !
Let's celebrate together!
@womensday
Only 1 week to go!
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#WorldKidneyDay
advocates improving
#PatientEmpowerment
which requires patients to understand their role, have the knowledge to engage with clinicians in shared decision making, and develop the skills and support for effective self-management.
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There is no cure for
#CKD
, treatment can slow or halt the progression of the disease and can prevent other serious conditions developing. The main treatments are a proper diet and medications, and for those who reach
#ESKD
, long term dialysis or transplantation.
#WorldKidneyDay
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Usually,
#kidneydisease
starts slowly and silently, and progresses over a number of years. Not everyone progresses from Stage 1 to Stage 5!
Read more about
#CKD
➡️
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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A person can lose up to 90% of their
#Kidney
function before experiencing any symptoms.
Signs of advancing
#CKD
include swollen ankles, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, decreased appetite, blood in the urine and foamy urine.
#WorldKidneyDay
#Awareness
#MondayFact
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There are numerous causes of
#KidneyDisease
, but the two most common are
#Diabetes
and
#Hypertension
!
#WorldKidneyDay
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#WorldKidneyDay
was on March 8, 2018.
Don't wait until the next
#WorldKidneyDay
!
EVERYDAY is a good day to take care of your kidneys!
Learn how:
#MondayMotivation
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📣Today we are kicking off the 2022
#WorldKidneyDay
Campaign!! The 2022 theme - Kidney Health for All - focuses on increasing education and awareness about kidney health to bridge the persistent and ongoing
#CKD
knowledge gap at all levels of healthcare ➡️
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A
#KidneyTransplant
is often the treatment of choice for
#KidneyFailure
, compared with a lifetime on
#Dialysis
. A kidney transplant can treat chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease to help you feel better and live longer.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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#WorldKidneyDay
thanks all of you for your support today and throughout the year spreading our message on living well with kidney disease! You made this day possible!
#RaiseAwareness
#KidneyHealth
#Health
#KidneyDisease
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For most people, a blood pressure of 120/80 is considered normal, while anything over 140/90 is considered abnormal (hypertension). Taking steps to lower blood pressure will help to slow or prevent kidney disease.
@WorldHyperLeag
#worldhypertensionday
#KidneyDisease
#KidneyHealth
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If less than 15 percent of your
#Kidney
is working normally, that’s considered
#KidneyFailure
.
💡 The more you know about kidney failure ahead of time, the better prepared you may be to make a treatment choice and take charge of your care.
#WorldKidneyDay
#Prevention
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Do you know what the functions of healthy kidneys are and what problems sick kidneys can cause?
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#Kidneys
are amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us
#Healthy
. Each roughly the size of your fist, kidneys are located deep in the abdomen, beneath the rib cage.
#WorldKidneyDay
#Health
#AmazingKidneys
#KidneyFunction
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In the areas where clean water is easily accessible, the importance of staying
#hydrated
is largely overlooked. Don't take for granted the easiest way to help your body stay healthy. Drink
#glassofwater
for your kidneys!
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyMonth
#KidneyDisease
#UHC
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Do you know which doctor treats kidney problems? There are two:
#urologist
and
#nephrologist
.
But what is the difference?
#TuesdayThought
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Each kidney has around one million tiny units called nephrons. Each nephron is made up of a small filter called glomerulus that is connected to a tubule. As the blood flows through the nephron, fluid and waste materials are filtered out.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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The
#Kidneys
are complicated and amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us healthy! Avoid the following habits to keep your kidneys in good shape!
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealth
#HealthyLifestyle
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You may not have heard of the hormones your kidneys release, but they are essential for your body’s normal functioning. If your
#kidneys
stop working well, all the jobs they normally do may be affected. This is called chronic kidney disease or
#CKD
.
#WorldKidneyDay
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Thank YOU very much for all the activities organised for
#WorldKidneyDay
.
Thanks to all your effort and support,
#WorldKidneyDay
keeps growing and reaching more and more people.
Let's keep raising awareness together!
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Did you know that high blood pressure is the most common cause of kidney damage and heart attack.
Hugs reduce blood pressure and increase oxitocine (love hormone) levels.
Help somebody to stay healthy by giving them a hug!
#MondayMotivation
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Having two kidneys can be very beneficial. When one of your kidneys stops working, the other can take over. However, when they both stop working, the only way to stay alive is to receive
#dialysis
or have a
#kidneytransplant
.
#WorldKidneyDay
#themoreyouknow
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#Kidneydiseases
are silent killers, which will largely affect your
#qualityoflife
. There are however several easy ways to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease. Check out the 8 Golden Rules ➡️
#WorldKidneyDay
#Prevention
#KidneyHealth
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📣 Today
#WorldKidneyDay
is launching its 2023 Campaign! The theme focuses on raising awareness about disastrous events and their impact on people living with kidney disease whose access to appropriate diagnostic services, treatment, and care is hindered.
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CKD is classified based on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of your kidneys and the level of proteinuria in your urine.
#worldkidneyday
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📅Add this to your calendar ➡️ Join
#WorldKidneyDay
,
@NephJC
and
@ASNKidney
for a discussion on Twitter about
#WorldKidneyDay
2021 theme: Living well with kidney disease!
🗓️ 17 February
⏲️ 9pm (EST)
#⃣
#WorldKidneyDay
#NephJC
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Both
#KidneyPatients
and healthy people can benefit from
#walking
for 30min a day to keep active. The benefit of walking is independent of patients’ age, kidney function, and comorbidity.
#Move4Kidneys
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Hypertension can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to function properly. Taking steps to lower blood pressure will help to slow or prevent kidney disease such as having a healthy diet, a healthy weight or exercising
#WorldHypertensionDay
@WorldHyperLeag
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Patients with transplanted kidneys need to follow certain rules and always be aware of the risks associated with transplanted organs. Take care of your transplant by following the different steps and learn more about transplantation here:
#WorldKidneyDay
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YOUR KIDNEYS ARE VITAL. Do you know what they do? Today is
#worldkidneyday
- a very good day to learn more and take care of them! Because your kidneys are truly AMAZING:
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Each kidney contains about one million tiny units called nephrons. Each nephron is made up of a very small filter, called a glomerulus, which is attached to a tubule. As blood passes through the nephron, fluid and waste products are filtered out.
#WorldKidneyDay
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60-70% of your body weight is made up of
#Water
, and your body needs it to function properly. It helps the
#Kidneys
remove wastes from your blood and keep your blood vessels open so that blood can travel to your
#Kidneys
, and deliver essential nutrients to them
#WorldKidneyDay
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Kidneys' main job is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood. Kidneys also control blood pressure, produce red blood cells and keep your bones healthy. Each about the size of a fist, kidneys are located deep in the abdomen, beneath the rib cage.
#WorldKidneyDay
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is no joke. It is common, harmful but often treatable. CKD is the 8th leading cause of death in
#Women
Raise awareness and encourage prevention and education!
#worldkidneyday
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World Kidney Day 2018 will be on March 8 and we dedicate it to WOMEN! Find out more at
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Laughing helps keep your body healthy, laugh more to keep your kidneys in shape! 😀
#InternationalDayOfHappiness
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What you should know about
#CKD
:
➡️Early CKD has no signs or symptoms
➡️CKD usually does not go away
➡️
#Kidneydisease
can be treated
➡️Blood and urine tests are used to check for
#kidneydisease
➡️Kidney disease can progress to
#kidneyfailure
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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#DidYouKnow
that your
#kidneys
are amazing organs! They filter around 140 to 200 liters of blood each day to eliminate toxins and balance fluids and generate 1 to 2 liters of urine every day.
#WorldKidneyDay
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#Kidneys
are amazing organs that do essential tasks
➡️Make urine
➡️Remove wastes and extra fluid from your blood
➡️Control your body’s chemical balance
➡️Help control your blood pressure
➡️Help keep your bones healthy
➡️Help you make red blood cells
#WorldKidneyDay
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The 2023
#WorldKidneyDay
theme is official: Kidney Health for All - Preparing for the unexpected, protecting the vulnerable!
Stay tuned for updates on the full campaign launch in September. Until then, join us in celebrating the successful 2022 campaign by sharing your activities
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For many people, the risk of developing kidney disease is due to a combination of physical, environmental, and social factors and not only because of one cause.
#WorldKidneyDay
#KidneyHealthForAll
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To keep your kidneys healthy, plenty of water, sufficient rest and a well-balanced diet are key
#MondayMotivation
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Transferring cells, tissues, or organs from the same body, or from a
#donor
to a
#recipient
, to reestablish function(s) in the body is known as
#transplantation
.
Kidney transplantation is by far the most common transplant procedure performed worldwide!
#WorldKidneyDay
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If you are a
#KidneyPatient
, don't
#isolate
yourself! Talking to
#family
members,
#friends
and other
#patients
can comfort and inspire you.
#StayStrong
and accept help! ❤️ ❤️
#KidneyDisease
#ThursdayThoughts
#ThursdayMotivation
#Health
#ThursdayMotivation
#MentalHealth
#Love
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Kidneys are amazing
#organs
that do many essential tasks to keep us
#healthy
! Their main job is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood.
#Kidneys
also help to control your
#bloodpressure
, to produce red blood cells and to keep your
#bones
healthy.
#WorldKidneyDay
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#WorldKidneyDay
aims to
#raiseawareness
of the importance of our
#kidneys
to our overall
#health
and to reduce the frequency and impact of
#kidneydisease
and its associated health problems worldwide.
Help us spread our message within your community!
#SpreadTheWord
#GlobalCampaign
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function. Early detection and treatment are essential, as
#AKI
can be life-threatening in severe cases. People at risk should undertake
#blood
tests if they become unwell or when starting new
#medications
.
#WorldKidneyDay
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#WorldKidneyDay
urges for more effective symptom management all patients with
#kidneydisease
beyond traditional kidney therapies including effective strategies to identify and manage symptoms that cause suffering including pain, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, or stress.
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Women have unique risks for their kidney health. That's why this year, World Kidney Day is dedicated to women. Find out more at: and raise awareness with us on March 8. 12 days to go!
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Did you know that
#VitaminD
keeps your bones healthy?
Is it already ☀️ where you are?
Next time you go out to get some sun you will know the health benefits of it!
Don't forget to wear sunscreen and keep
#hydrated
to avoid bad outcomes.
#WarmestDayOfTheYear
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Wondering what you can do for your
#kidneys
?
Stick to following 8 golden rules of
#prevention
to reduce the risk of developing
#KidneyDisease
and lead a healthier lifestyle!
#MondayMotivation
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