Steps to Better Health Social Media Toolkit: Kidney Problems

What to know

Increase awareness about the steps to better health for people with SCD by sharing the resources below on social media channels such as Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Kidney Problems

Resources

Sample messages

  • People with sickle cell disease often have albuminuria, or too much protein in the urine (possibly an early sign of kidney disease). Does your provider check your urine every year? This fact sheet has details on how to help keep your kidneys healthy: www.cdc.gov/SCD/kidneys
  • If you have sickle cell disease, you are more likely to develop kidney complications, specifically chronic kidney disease. Learn the symptoms you should discuss with your provider: www.cdc.gov/SCD/kidneys

Social media videos

Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Kidney Problems, details below


Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Kidney Problems

Albuminuria (too much protein in the urine). Remind your provider to check your urine every year. A simple urin test can determine whether you have too much protien in your urin (possibly an early sign of kidney disease).

Worsening anemia related to chronic kidney disease. Talk to your provider about any symptoms of anemia: Generalized weakness (muscle movement difficulties), Shortness of breath, cold hands and feet, pale skin, worsening fatigue, dizziness.

End-stage Kidney Disease. In later stages of kidney disease, ask your provider if a kidney transplant (a surgery in which a damaged kidney is replaced with a health kidney from someone else) is an option fo your.

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Content Source:
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)