Getting your blood pressure checked regularly can go a long way toward protecting you from kidney disease.
Getting your blood pressure checked regularly can go a long way toward protecting you from kidney disease.
(NAPSI)—Did you know if you have high blood pressure you are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States. About 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have chronic kidney disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. If your blood pressure gets too high, the blood vessels in your body—including those in your kidneys—may become damaged. This damage makes it harder for the kidneys to filter blood and remove wastes and extra water from the body. Kidney disease can get worse over time, and if not treated it can lead to kidney failure.