Watch Seymour Jones and
the Temple of Chronic Kidney Disease, and increase your kidney
awareness!
Produced by Renal Support Network
Directed by Stephen Furst
Starring Dan Ponsky
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FACTS
1 in 6 individuals in the US has kidney disease.
26 MILLION Americans are in early stages of kidney failure.
20 MILLION More are at risk of developing it and don't know it.
There are specific things
you and your loved one can do to prevent or delay the onset of CKD.
CKD is a progressive loss of kidney function over time and doesn’t go away by
itself.
The three main causes of chronic kidney disease are DIABETES,
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
and OBESITY
If you have any of these causes, see your doctor and get an estimated GFR (Glomerular
Filtration Rate) assessment based on a simple blood test.
Are You At Risk?
Do you have…
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Swelling or
numbness in feet, ankles, or hands
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Loss of appetite
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Changes in urination
(frequency, color, foam in urine)
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Metallic taste in the mouth
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Fatigue and lack of energy
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Nausea and/or vomiting
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Difficulty concentrating, mental
confusion
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Insomnia
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Headaches
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Changes in skin color (yellowish tint)
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Itchy skin
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Fragile bones
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Muscle twitching,
especially in legs
If you or someone you know exhibits these symptoms, it is important to get
tested for kidney disease promptly. Remember, the signs and symptoms listed
above may be due to other factors, but only your healthcare provider can give
you an accurate diagnosis.
Chronic Kidney Disease
(CKD) is the progressive loss of kidney function over time, which
may lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the total and irreversible loss of
kidney function and requires treatment with either a kidney
transplant or dialysis for the rest of the person’s life
