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Every year 2200 new cases of Malaysians are diagnosed with end stage renal failure. There are over 1800 people waiting for a kidney transplant in Malaysia, the numbers are increasing each year. This number is frightening
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Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs near the middle of your back. Their main function is to eliminate excess fluid and waste material from your blood.
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Polycystic kidneys
Healthy kidneys eliminate waste from the blood & maintain the bodys normal chemical balance. 2/25/2013
Fluid filled sacs, called cysts, characterize autosomal Dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Who is at Risk ?
Risk factors for chronic kidney disease include : Diabetes High blood pressure
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Tiredness, fatigue
Pale and sallow complexion Have dry and itchy skin Poor appetite, sometimes accompanied with nausea and vomiting High blood pressure. Especially when it is hard to bring it to good control.
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Important message:
Since 30 40 % of kidney failure in Malaysia is due to diabetes, it is imprerative that all diabetics take note of this and screen for this complication annually. There is an extra urine test called urine microalbumin, to detect extra early diabetic kidney disease. Good diabetes control is important part of prevention of kidney failure.
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A kidney transplant is an operation to place a new kidney in your body to take over the work of your failed kidneys. The kidney may come from someone who has died or from a living donor who may be a close relatives, friend or possibly a stranger who wished to donate a kidney to anyone in need of a transplant.
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Do you know how much $$$ you need to spend if you have kidney failure?
Hemodialysis RM 150 RM 250 each time. Normally required 3 times /weeks. costing the patient between RM 1950 RM 3250 per month.(not including consultation fee and medication). Peritoneal dialysis RM 2300 RM 2400/months. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis ( CAPD ) RM 2000/month Kidney Transplant RM 10,000 in GHKL where kidney donated by own relatives. - RM 100,000 in oversea, example China, Singapore & India.
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Subsequently?
Estimated expenses incurred in kidney dialysis and transplant patients having out-patient treatment in private hospital
Procedure
Dialysis Kidney function test Cardiac Assessment Blood transfusion if the HB is low Medication
Frequency
3 X/week Every 3 mths Every 6 mths Every 3 mths Daily
Cost
RM 165 RM 300 RM 250 RM 240 RM 5
Yearly expenses
RM 25,740 RM 1,200 RM 500 RM 960 RM 1,825
Total expenses per year = RM 30,225 which averages to RM 2500/month (Excluding admissions to hospitals for other complications)
Average cost after kidney transplant = RM3000/mth for the first 3 months for kidney monitoring and medicines to prevent kidney rejection. Cost may be reduced when transplanted kidney is stabilized. If complications arise or serum creatinine is high, renal biopsy may be done. Average cost = RM1000 including a stay in hospital.
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How do you keep your kidneys healthy and more resistant to deterioration?
1. Hydrate yourself well. Drink lots of plain water to keep your urine pale most of the time.
2. Avoid unnecessary medication ( esp NSAID and on long term ). Look for better alternative solution. 3. Avoid overloading your kidney with protein. Most of us only need about 2 ounces of protein a day! Protein leakage thru the kidney filter accelerate the deterioration of kidney function. Consult a renal dietitian if you need help. 4. Keep your cholesterol in good level.
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Adequate rest/sleep.
This article is not meant to diagnose nor treat your disease. It is only for general information. You should seek a face to face consultation with a qualified medical practitioner for a proper assessment and treatment plan.
HEALTH IS WEALTH
2/25/2013 By Occupational Health Team