Kidney Disease

According to the Office on Women’s Health, you can take steps to keep your kidneys healthy by leading an overall healthy life. That means eating well, exercising regularly, managing your stress, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking or quitting smoking, limiting your alcohol, and getting plenty of sleep.

Know the risks of kidney disease. Women who have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure are more likely to develop kidney disease. It’s important to talk to your doctor about managing any of these risk factors.

See a doctor or nurse right away if you develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) so that they prescribe you an antibiotic to treat it. An untreated UTI can hurt your kidneys. Have a conversation with your doctor or nurse about kidney health at your next checkup.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and they can’t filter your blood the way healthy kidneys can. There are different causes and stages of CKD, so if you are diagnosed with CKD, it’s important to work with your doctor to understand the cause and develop the right treatment plan.

For more information please contact us at 770-506-1545.

If you are having a medical emergency, please visit one of our Emergency Departments or call 911.