By Brittni Sunbury, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner of Scottsdale Recovery Center
National Kidney Month is the perfect time to make sure you’re taking care of your kidneys. Did you know that two in five adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it? These remarkable organs work tirelessly behind the scenes, diligently filtering out waste products and excess fluids from our bloodstreams, all to keep us in tip-top shape. As we celebrate, let’s not forget the pivotal role our kidneys play in ensuring not just our health, but our longevity too. According to the American Cancer Society, kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers. However, this varies depending on other risk factors.
About chronic kidney disease (CKD)
