IT IS WORLD KIDNEY DAY 2025.

 

*World Kidney Day 2025: Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health*

Every year, *World Kidney Day* raises awareness about kidney disease and the importance of early detection. 

In 2025, the theme *"Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health"* highlights the need for *regular screening and proactive kidney care* to prevent kidney disease and its complications.  

*Why Kidney Health Matters* 

Your *kidneys* play a vital role in *filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure*. However, *kidney disease* often develops *silently*, showing no symptoms until  *serious damage occurs*.  

*Who is at Risk?* 

🚨 *People with diabetes or high blood pressure* 

🚨 *Individuals with a family history of kidney disease*

🚨 *Those who smoke, are overweight, or have an unhealthy diet*  

*How to Protect Your Kidneys*  

✔ *Get screened regularly* – Early detection saves lives!  

✔ *Stay hydrated* – Drink plenty of water to support kidney function.  

✔ *Eat a balanced diet* – Reduce salt, processed foods, and sugar.  

✔ *Manage blood pressure & diabetes* – Control key risk factors.  

✔ *Avoid excessive painkillers & smoking* – These can damage your kidneys.  

This *World Kidney Day*, take a moment to ask: *Are your kidneys OK?* Early detection and healthy lifestyle choices can *protect your kidney health for life!*  

#WorldKidneyDay2025 #ProtectYourKidneys #DetectEarly #AreYourKidneysOK

Dr Chidi Fidelis 

PRO 

NAGGMDP 

DELTA STATE