World Kidney Day will be widely celebrated at the Pequeno Ancho Children’s Hospital (HIPA) in Itajai, on the north coast of Santa Catarina. March 9 marks the importance of kidney health.
According to the SBN (Brazilian Society of Nephrology), one in ten people in Brazil suffer from chronic kidney disease, characterized by kidney damage that persists for three months or more.
“The disease usually does not show symptoms in its initial stages, so it is important that the public knows the causes and has access to tests that can detect it,” emphasizes Ana Paula Pereira da Silva, pediatric nephrologist at HIPA.
Pekeno-Anho Hospital in Itajai conducts activities to raise awareness of kidney health in children – Photo: Reproduction/NDThis year, the focus of the World Kidney Day campaign is caring for vulnerable people to prepare for unexpected challenges. As a warning and prevention, the specialists working in the hospital intend to draw the attention of families to care for the health of the kidneys in children.
This Monday (6) in front of the hospital in Praça da Igreja Matriz in the center of Itajaí, a tent will be set up to serve children and teenagers who pass through the area or go to the playground to play.
“Our intention is to measure, weigh and measure the blood pressure of these children to make sure everything is within normal limits. If not, we will refer mothers, fathers or caregivers for consultations and tests to avoid diseases such as chronic kidney disease,” says Ana Paula.
Chronic kidney disease can be diagnosed by urinalysis or blood creatinine dose analysis. The action, promoted by HIPA, will begin at 9:30 am, it will be attended by resident doctors, nurses, coordinated by a pediatric nephrologist.
“Families who pass through this place with their children can come to our tent and we will serve everyone with great love, our intention is to guide them on disease prevention,” concludes the doctor.
The main risk groups for chronic kidney disease:
- Family history of kidney disease
- Obesity
- Frequent use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- heart disease
- Arterial hypertension
- Diabetes
- smoking
Source: Ndmais