Your kidneys filter blood and remove waste from your body. But fairly common health conditions and risk factors can affect their ability to function properly. Here's a quick breakdown of how common risk factors can increase your risk of developing kidney disease:
When high blood pressure constricts, narrows, and eventually damages blood vessels — especially in your kidneys — it can result in your kidneys not functioning properly.
High blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in your kidneys. Over time, it can result in loss of kidney function.
Heavy or long-term use of over-the-counter pain medication can reduce blood flow to the kidneys. This can eventually lead to kidney disease.
We are the only health system in South Jersey that provides comprehensive kidney care through every age and stage of life. Over the years, we've assembled a team of specialists and surgeons devoted to kidney health.
Here's what you can expect when you meet with our team:
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Guide to Chronic Kidney Disease
When it comes to chronic kidney disease, signs and symptoms can be unnoticeable until the disease has progressed into later stages. And everyday health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes are leading risk factors that can cause kidney failure.
That's why we created our complimentary Guide to Chronic Kidney Disease. From understanding risk factors to when it might be time to connect with a specialist — it breaks down everything you need to know about kidney disease.
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