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By 2021, at least 7 million Filipinos will have chronic kidney disease (CKD), with one Filipino developing the condition every hour.

Dr. Vimar Luz, a fellow of the Philippine Society of Nephrology, stated at a media briefing on Friday that the estimate was derived from data extrapolated by the National Kidney Institute from data gathered since 2016.

“As of 2021, we will contribute roughly 25% of Asia’s total 840 million bato-sakiting people. According to estimates, we will contribute around 25% of the 840 million people with CKD worldwide in 2021 in Asia. According to projections, the speaker stated this will climb by around 3% over three years.

Kidneys that are damaged and unable to filter blood as well as they should are said to have CKD.

According to Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation data, CKD overtook ischemic heart disease, stroke, and lower respiratory infections as the fourth most common killer in the Philippines in 2019. TB was ranked fifth.

“Only 10% of cases are diagnosed. This suggests that our 7 million data point may have been overstated, Luz added.

Although the early stages of CKD are symptomless, a blood creatinine test can still identify them.

Based on a person’s age, this examination offers an estimated glomerular filtration rate that measures renal function.

Meanwhile, CKD in its later stages can cause symptoms like weariness, anorexia, edema, nausea, vomiting, little urine output, insufficient sleep, difficulty breathing, blood or protein in the urine, rashes, and issues with sexual function.

According to Luz, the leading two causes of CKD in this country are diabetes and hypertension. Nephrolithiasis, polycystic kidney disease, chronic pyelonephritis, and glomerulonephritis are some additional causes.

People who smoke, are overweight, have a family history of renal disease, and have high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or heart disease may also be at risk for developing CKD. People over 60 may also be at risk.

If all cases of CKD are not being treated with dialysis, “Ang CKD ay hindi lubusang gumagaling. Although chronic kidney disease cannot be totally treated, not everyone who develops the condition requires dialysis. The progression of CKD can be postponed, he added.

He counseled everyone to control their blood pressure and blood sugar, maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, drink enough water, abstain from smoking, abstain from abusing painkillers and supplements, and have regular exams to prevent developing CKD.

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