Kidney Disease: Why You Can’t Rely on External Signs

When it comes to kidney disease, does it make sense to look for puffy eyes or check the toilet for foamy urine to judge your health? Doing so could actually be falling into a "deadly trap". We discuss why external signs of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often don't appear until damage is irreversible. We break down the 5 stages of CKD, the "hidden decade" of stages 1 and 2, and the "big guns" you should actually be monitoring.

What You’ll Learn

Why the kidneys are "master compensators" that hide damage.

The truth about foamy urine, puffy eyes, and itchy skin.

The 5 Stages of CKD and the "Tipping Point" (Stage 3).

How to correctly calibrate your home blood pressure monitor.

The #1 lab test that detects damage years before symptoms appear.

Chapters
0:00 The Deadly Trap of External Signs
1:15 Why Kidneys are Master Compensators
2:30 Context Matters: Puffy Eyes & Foamy Urine
4:10 The 5 Stages of CKD: The "Hidden Decade"
6:00 Stage 3: The Tipping Point
7:45 Swollen Feet & Anemia in Stage 4
9:30 Stage 5: End-Stage Realities
10:45 The Protein Debate: Animal vs. Plant
13:00 Managing the "Big Guns" when it comes to KID health
14:40 How to Calibrate Your Home BP Machine
16:20 What is the Best Lab Tests for Kidney Function (GFR vs. ACR)
18:00 Summary: Don't Wait for the Signs


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Disclaimer:

Dr. Michal Domeny is an experienced healthcare professional who brings a diverse background and a holistic approach to patient care. In 2014, he received his Doctor of Advanced Nursing Practice (DNP) in Family Medicine from Columbia University in New York City. He is also a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which is a national certification obtained by passing four board exams through the NCCAOM. Dr. Domeny is licensed in Acupuncture and is a board-certified herbalist (L.Ac Dip OM). He completed his degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York in 2006.

Additionally, Dr. Domeny holds a license as a nutritionist (CD/N) and obtained his degree from Brooklyn College in 2003. For eight years, he worked as a full-time nutritionist in New York City, specializing in HIV/AIDS nutrition. During this period, he also maintained a private practice in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition, utilizing his expertise in all three fields.

Since 2014, Dr. Domeny has been working as a family and urgent care nurse practitioner in the United States Army in the USA as well as Korea and Germany with thousands of patients. He maintains all four active professional licenses and seamlessly integrates his comprehensive skills into a holistic approach to patient care, drawing from his background in family medicine, acupuncture, herbalism, nutrition, and more.

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