Summary of "15-anyos na babae, mayroon nang Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease?! | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho"

Chronic Kidney Disease: Stories and Insights

The video features the story of Vanessa, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student diagnosed with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Vanessa’s condition is largely attributed to unhealthy eating habits, including excessive consumption of processed foods and soft drinks, along with a dislike for drinking water. Her illness has caused frequent absences from school and requires regular hemodialysis to filter her blood since her kidneys can no longer function properly. Despite dialysis being free, Vanessa’s family struggles financially to afford her treatment, highlighting the economic burden of CKD on patients and their families.

Rising CKD Cases Among Young Filipinos

Data from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) reveals that CKD is increasingly affecting younger Filipinos, with some patients now as young as 10 years old or younger. CKD is commonly linked to complications from conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure but can also be worsened by poor diet and excessive intake of processed foods high in preservatives, fat, and cholesterol.

Additional Patient Stories

Aeron, a 22-year-old, developed Stage 5 CKD due to unregulated use of beauty supplements and a poor diet. He is currently on maintenance medication, which is costly.
JLN was diagnosed with Stage 5 CKD at 15 and underwent a kidney transplant, which allowed her to become a licensed teacher. However, her body eventually rejected the transplanted kidney, and she now relies on peritoneal dialysis, a home-based treatment.