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Who is at risk of for kidney disease?

You may be at risk of having kidney disease if:

 You have diabetes

 You have high blood pressure or hypertension

 You have a heart disease

 Someone in your family has kidney disease. Some forms of kidney disease results from hereditary factors, and can run in families.

 You take certain pain relievers for a long time. Long-term use of certain over-the-counter medicines can damage the kidneys.

If you are at risk of having the disease, talk to your doctor or health care professional about getting tested. The only way to know if you have it is to get checked.

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