{"id":12686,"date":"2025-07-28T12:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ams.uokerbala.edu.iq\/wp\/en\/?p=12686"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:01:15","slug":"prevention-chronic-kidney-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ams.uokerbala.edu.iq\/wp\/en\/blog\/2025\/07\/28\/prevention-chronic-kidney-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevention-Chronic kidney disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Symptoms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Diagnosis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Living with<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Prevention<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cannot always be prevented, but you can take steps to reduce the chances of getting the condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Following the advice below can reduce your risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Manage underlying conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you have a long-term condition that could lead to CKD, such as diabetes<\/a> or high blood pressure<\/a>, it’s important this is managed carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Follow the advice of your GP, take any medicine you’re prescribed and keep all appointments relating to your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stop smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Smoking increases your risk of cardiovascular disease<\/a>, including heart attacks<\/a> or strokes<\/a>, which is associated with a higher risk of CKD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stopping smoking will improve your general health and reduce your risk of these serious conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The NHS Smokefree helpline can offer you advice and encouragement to help you quit smoking. Call 0300 123 1044 or visit the Better Health website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Healthy diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A healthy, balanced diet can reduce your risk of kidney disease by keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol at a healthy level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A balanced diet should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n