High blood pressure and a kidney disease

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High blood pressure can constrict and narrow the blood vessels in your body, which eventually damages and weakens them throughout the body, including in the kidneys. The narrowing reduces blood flow. If your kidneys' blood vessels are damaged, they may no longer work properly.

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More than half the people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high blood pressure. Following a treatment plan carefully and managing your blood pressure can help to prevent these complications.

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Did you know?

1. More than 1 in 7 adults in the US, or about 37 million people, may have chronic kidney disease (CKD)

2. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the US after diabetes

3. Approximately 1 in 5 adults (20%) in the US with high blood pressure may have CKD

4. Although Black or African American people make up about 13 percent of the population, they account for 35 percent of the people with kidney failure in the United States.

5. High blood pressure and the early stages of CKD usually does not cause any physical symptoms, which is an important reason to have regular blood pressure screenings

6. Following a healthy diet and taking medicine for high blood pressure may keep CKD from getting worse and may prevent other health problems such as heart disease

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Useful tip

Would you like to learn more about high blood pressure and kidney disease?  Download this info sheet from kidney.org

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Source: The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation

Nothing in this article should be considered medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. In a case of medical emergency call 911.

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