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Have you been diagnosed with kidney stones? Kidney stones can not only be painful, but in some instances they can also damage your kidneys! If you have a family history of kidney stones or have suffered more than once with [...]

There are things you can do to maintain good kidney health! Following a low salt diet, with restriction of sodium to 2000 mg per day, decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. You should also avoid or minimize use of certain [...]

One of the renal replacement therapy (RRT) options for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is home dialysis. Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home. Home Hemodialysis is performed about 4 times a week via the use of [...]

March is National Kidney Month! Help spread awareness of kidney disease! Your kidneys are responsible for many important aspects of your health! They help regulate your blood pressure, your body’s fluid balance, and filter waste from the body! They also [...]

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a treatment option for ESRD. It consists of either dialysis or kidney transplantation. Dialysis consists of either peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis. Both can be done at home while only hemodialysis can be performed in a [...]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a precursor to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). ESRD occurs when the kidney’s are no longer functioning with buildup of toxins in the body. Other signs of ESRD include issues with electrolytes, build up of [...]

If you have chronic kidney disease, lifestyle changes are an important part of management and treatment. You should follow a healthy diet with increased intake of fruits and vegetables and a decreased intake of foods high in sodium. These changes [...]