Know Kidney Disease Early

Kidneys filter waste, reabsorb nutrients, and balance fluid and electrolytes. When kidney function declines, waste builds up and other body systems are affected.

Main causes: poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension, high salt intake, and long-term use of NSAID painkillers.

Warning signs: pitting swelling in the legs, feet, or face; abnormal urine — foamy, bloody, or frequent at night; fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea; and hard-to-control high blood pressure.

Prevention: cut salt and sodium, drink enough clean water, and monitor kidney function (BUN/creatinine) regularly.

PNC provides Kidney Care IV and the Total Liver-Kidney RiskInsight programme to assess risk and plan preventive care before chronic kidney failure.