The following describes kidney disease, particularly in
children. For specific information regarding your child’s health
and treatment options, please contact your Hurley physician or
medical professional. Kidney disease is a major health issue in
the United States. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that
more than 26 million adult Americans suffer from chronic kidney
disease (CKD). Adults are about 20 times more likely to develop
kidney failure than children. For children age 19 and under, 1
to 2 new cases per 100,000 children occur each year. Chronic
kidney disease may be the result of other disorders and
illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and it is
strongly associated with higher rates of heart and blood vessel
disease, anemia, nerve damage, weak bones and poor nutritional
health. In addition to producing hormones that help regulate
blood pressure and assisting in the balance of fluids and other
substances in the body, your kidneys are responsible for
removing waste products from