Title: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans - DaVita
Headings: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for diabetes in African Americans
Prevention of diabetes & high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for kidney disease in African Americans
How African Americans can better the odds
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Content: Eating a low-fat, low-salt diet
Exercising regularly
Limiting alcohol consumption
Stopping or not starting smoking
If you are already diagnosed with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, in addition to following the above steps, you should also make sure to take your prescribed medication and visit your physician regularly. Risk factors and symptoms for high blood pressure in African Americans
High blood pressure is the second most common cause of kidney failure in African Americans. Risk factors for high blood pressure include: Aging
Family history of heart disease
Smoking
Being overweight
Using birth control pills
Adding too much salt to food
When it comes to high blood pressure symptoms there are usually none, and that's why you should get your blood pressure checked regularly. Risk factors and symptoms for kidney disease in African Americans
You may be at risk for developing kidney disease if you have: Diabetes
High blood pressure
A family member with kidney disease
Symptoms of kidney disease include: Swelling, especially around the eyes or ankles
Pain in the lower back
Burning or unusual sensation during urination
Bloody or coffee-colored urine
Urinating more often, especially at night
Feeling tired
High blood pressure
Remember, you can feel fine and still have kidney disease, so get checked regularly. How African Americans can better the odds
Be aware of risk factors for diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Visit your doctor or a clinic regularly to check blood sugar, blood pressure, urine protein and kidney function. To limit the risk of getting diabetes and high blood pressure, eat a healthy diet, limit salt intake, watch your weight and exercise regularly.