Every day, 28 Malaysians are diagnosed with kidney failure [1]. The Star Online reported that by 2040, an estimated 106,000 Malaysians will require dialysis due to kidney failure. Back in 2016, over 39,000 Malaysians were already on dialysis, with 64% being diabetics whose kidneys had stopped functioning [2].

Right now, 1 in 7 Malaysian adults (4.7 million people) suffer from chronic kidney disease [3]. The numbers are skyrocketing every year, creating an alarming “kidney tsunami” in the nation. Don’t become another statistic!

What Is Kidney Failure?

Kidney failure can be sudden or gradual. It often starts as chronic kidney disease (CKD) which involves a gradual loss of kidney function. If left unchecked, CKD can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), where the kidneys completely fail to filter waste. 

Your kidneys filter your blood, flushing out toxins through urine. But when they fail, these toxins accumulate, leading to swelling, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and if left untreated, death.

Why Do Healthy Kidneys Matter?

Your kidneys do more than just filter waste. They also:

• Regulate water and minerals in your body.
• Help produce red blood cells.
• Maintain healthy blood pressure.
• Strengthen your bones.

What Causes Kidney Failure?

The two leading causes of kidney failure in Malaysia are diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure). Diabetes accounts for over 50% of cases, and hypertension for more than 30% [4].

When both kidneys fail, the only options left are dialysis or a transplant. More than 51,000 Malaysians are currently living with ESRD, dependent on dialysis for survival [1].

The scary part? Nearly half of all diabetics in Malaysia don’t even know they have it until their kidneys are already severely damaged [1].

Are You At Risk?

You may be at higher risk for CKD if you:

• Are obese.
• Have poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension.
• Are over 60.
• Have a family history of CKD, kidney stones, or kidney failure.
• Have had acute kidney injury.
• Smoke or use tobacco products.
• Take painkillers long-term.

Other medical conditions, like autoimmune diseases (IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis), urinary tract infections, and polycystic kidney disease, can also lead to kidney failure.

The danger? In the early stages, CKD shows no obvious symptoms, leading many to believe they are fine. By the time symptoms appear, kidney function is often severely impaired [5].

Common Signs and Symptoms of CKD

If your kidneys aren’t working properly, you may notice one or more of the following signs:

• Extreme tiredness (fatigue).
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Confusion or trouble concentrating.
• Swelling in hands, ankles, or face.
• Changes in urination frequency.
• Muscle cramps.
• Dry or itchy skin.
• Loss of appetite, metallic taste in food.
• Persistent foamy urine.

To keep your kidneys functioning well, adopt these healthy lifestyle practices:

• Eat right with a balanced diet in appropriate portions.
• Quit smoking and limit alcohol.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
• Stay hydrated and aim for 8 glasses of water a day.
• Keep diabetes and hypertension in control with regular check-ups.
• Screen for CKD early and know your kidney health status.

However, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough. The key to early detection is regular proteinuria screening.

Screen for Proteinuria – It Could Save Your Life!

Proteinuria, an unusually high amount of protein in the urine, is one of the early warning signs of kidney damage. Multiple long-term population studies have confirmed that proteinuria screening can predict and prevent the progression of CKD. Even a slight increase in proteinuria was a risk factor for ESRD [6][7].   

Kordel’s Renawell Reduces Proteinuria by Up To 70%!

Research confirms that reducing proteinuria is one of the key strategies to delay or stop the progression of CKD. That’s where Kordel’s Renawell comes in!

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Clinically Proven Benefits of Robuvit®:

Reduces proteinuria by up to 70% in just 4 weeks.

• Detoxifies the kidneys, promoting energy and reducing chronic fatigue.
• Energizes kidney cells by renewing old mitochondria.
• Repairs injured kidney cells by activating ribosomes.

In a clinical trial on hypertensive patients, Robuvit® significantly reversed transient kidney dysfunction, increased urine output, and normalized urine albumin levels within just one month, with zero side effects [8].  

Get Kordel’s Renawell Today & Protect Yourself from the “Kidney Tsunami”!

Don’t take any chances, screen for proteinuria, and keep your kidneys healthy with Kordel’s Renawell with Robuvit®. Take action now for a long, vibrant, healthy life!

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References:

[1] https://thesun.my/opinion-news/malaysia-on-brink-of-kidney-disease-crisis-JC12232469

[2] https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/more-100000-malaysians-will-possibly-suffer-kidney-failure-20-years-56474

[3] https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/11/16/studies-forecast-kidney-failure-patients-in-malaysia-to-reach-106000-by-2040-at-rm32b-cost-to-healthcare-system/101242

[4] https://www.theborneopost.com/2024/04/28/should-young-people-start-worrying-about-their-kidneys/

[5] https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2024/08/1098776/health-more-malaysians-facing-chronic-kidney-disease#google_vignette

[6] Usui T, Kanda E, Iseki C, Iseki K, Kashihara N, Nangaku M. Observation period for changes in proteinuria and risk prediction of end-stage renal disease in general population. Nephrology (Carlton). 2018 Sep;23(9):821-829. doi: 10.1111/nep.13093. Epub 2018 Mar 2. PMID: 28635004; PMCID: PMC6120455.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6120455/#:~:text=The%20changes%20in%20dipstick%20proteinuria%20were%20an%20independent%20predictor%20of,the%20risk%20prediction%20of%20ESRD

[7] Iseki K, Ikemiya Y, Iseki C, Takishita S. Proteinuria and the risk of developing end-stage renal disease. Kidney Int. 2003 Apr;63(4):1468-74. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2003.00868.x. PMID: 12631363.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12631363/

[8] Ledda A, Belcaro G, Feragalli B, Hosoi M, Cacchio M, Luzzi R, Dugall M, Cotellese R, Cesarone MR. Temporary kidney dysfunction: Robuvit® supplementation in initial, transient kidney insufficiency and micro-macro albuminuria. Panminerva Med. 2018 Jun;60(2):60-64. doi: 10.23736/S0031-0808.18.03420-1. PMID: 29737149.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29737149/

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