World Kidney Day

@Kandae11 (57125)
March 12, 2026 12:09pm CST
Today is World Kidney Day - a global campaign held annually to raise awareness about the importance of Kidney health. Did you know that millions of people worldwide do not know that they might have the first stages of kidney disease? That is why it is best to have annual urine and blood tests to check if our kidneys are okay. Often it shows no symptoms until it is advanced, but there are a few common symptoms you may experience. Like, fatigue increased urination, foamy or blood tinged urine, swollen ankles and feet, muscle cramps,etc. Of course these could be related to other issues, so it is best to have the annual tests. Have you checked your kidneys recently? Pixabay image.
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@DaddyEvil (169882)
• United States
12 Mar
Yes, my doctor just ran a blood test and said my kidneys are having a problem. She told me to drink more water, eat more broccoli and cabbage to bring them back to full health.
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@DaddyEvil (169882)
• United States
13 Mar
@Kandae11 I drink a gallon and a half of water every day. I don't know why I'm having a problem.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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13 Mar
@DaddyEvil Water is just one of the measures we must take to ensure healthy kidneys. Other things we do and eat could sabotage that one effort.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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12 Mar
I am supposed to have my annual test next month so l have been trying to follow the rules. Though l am still having a problem drinking enough water.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (114888)
• United States
12 Mar
My Aunt Joy had to have a kidney transplant. She’s very thankful for it too.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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12 Mar
There is usually a long waiting list for transplants. I am glad too that she got a transplant.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (114888)
• United States
12 Mar
@Kandae11 It took four years.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (10251)
• Philippines
22h
I hope mine will be fine for the rest of my life. I think my first concern is where to get finances for that, and second is that I don't want to burden my family.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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20h
That is a real concern where health issues get out of hand.
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@LadyDuck (495400)
• Italy
13 Mar
No, I had no tests done recently, but I feel very well, my blood pressure is low and I have no health problems.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (495400)
• Italy
23h
@Kandae11 - This is true, but sadly something may come up soon after you had been checked and one year later it would anyway be too late.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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20h
@LadyDuck life can be so unpredictable.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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13 Mar
That is very good. Some people say if one is feeling well and goes for checkups one is looking for trouble. I tend to disagree - one is simply being careful.. since there are some illnesses that creep up on us without symptoms.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (374238)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar
My doctor sends me for regular blood tests so hopefully anything nasty will show up.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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13 Mar
Yes, it is best to have regular checkups.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (21945)
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12 Mar
Omg I should go and get checked But it's not as easy as that here. Takes a lot of doing to get to getting tests done because we have so few doctors at the Health Centre and you need to jump through hoops to be seen
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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12 Mar
When you don't look sick or in immediatel need of attention.... l get what you mean.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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12 Mar
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (21945)
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12 Mar
@Kandae11 Well if a doctor saw my urine, my ankles etc then I am sure that tests would be forthcoming quickly
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snowy
@snowy22315 (204337)
• United States
12 Mar
Not really I wonder if kidney function can be diagnosed with a routine blood test?
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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12 Mar
Yes it can. I suffer from high blood pressure ( which could cause kidney problems) so l have an annual overall blood test and l am okay so far. They would check for elevated creatine levels and high blood urea nitrogen( BUN) among other things.
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Toni
@toniganzon (74580)
• Philippines
13 Mar
No I haven't and I know my kidneys aren't the healthiest because of my diet. I might have it checked soon.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57125)
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13 Mar
The earlier the better.
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@pitsipeahie (5542)
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2h
Yes, just had urinalysis and a complete blood chem for other issues but it also showed my kidneys are ok.