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Explains the causes of acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD), a common condition in people with kidney failure who are treated with dialysis.
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Defines albuminuria and discusses who is at risk. Reviews the signs of albuminuria and provides information about testing procedures and treatment options.
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Overview of amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues, and how the condition affects the kidneys.
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Overview of anemia in people with chronic kidney disease, a common complication in people with advanced kidney disease.
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Overview of anti-GBM disease, a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and lungs and can be fatal if not treated promptly.
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A doctor provides an overview of kidney disease medications and their relation to other conditions, such as high blood pressure.
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A doctor explains that kidney damage caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually permanent, and how kidney treatment works to prevent further damage.
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Learn about the two most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults—diabetes and high blood pressure—as well as other causes of CKD in adults.
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Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including definition, causes, tests and diagnosis, managing CKD, eating right with CKD, and preventing CKD.
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Overview of the tests used to diagnose kidney disease, including the blood and urine tests for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urine albumin.
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Cynthia Allison discusses her experience with kidney disease.
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Urologists use cystoscopy and ureteroscopy to look inside the urinary tract, find the cause of problems, and sometimes treat them.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. People living with diabetes offer tips on managing your diabetes and preventing kidney disease.
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Learn about the different types of diabetes insipidus, their causes, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
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Learn about diabetic kidney disease (DKD), who is at risk, how to keep your kidneys healthy, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and what to do if you have DKD.
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Learn about nutrition for adults with advanced CKD: medical nutrition therapy, calories, protein, fat, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and liquid intake.
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Overview of eating and nutrition for peritoneal dialysis, including what to eat and drink, and how to set dietary goals and calorie limits.
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Advice about what to eat and drink to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD), including suggestions to work with a dietitian to create and change meal plans.
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An ectopic kidney develops in the wrong place while a fetus grows in the womb. Most people with an ectopic kidney don’t have symptoms or complications.
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Dr. Shelton Murphy gives back to his community by educating his faith organization about kidney disease.
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Learn where to get help paying for kidney failure care and medicine. Read about Medicare coverage, private health insurance, and other sources of financial help.
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Overview of glomerular disease, a condition that affects kidney function by damaging tiny filters in your kidneys called glomeruli.
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Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of growth failure, a common complication in children with CKD, in which they do not grow as expected.
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People with kidney disease are more likely to get heart disease. Learn how heart disease and kidney disease are related and how you can protect yourself.
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Overview of ways in which parents and other adults can help children with kidney disease overcome the daily challenges of living with a chronic illness.
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Overview of hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure, including information on home and in-center dialysis, preparation, vascular access, and complications.
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Explains how the condition develops after Escherichia coli infection in the digestive tract and describes treatment.
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Learn how high blood pressure affects your kidneys, the risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease, treatment, and what you can do to stay healthy.
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A doctor offers advice on how to reduce your risk for kidney disease through a healthy diet and lifestyle, and yearly testing for kidney disease.
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A doctor explains the two tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD): blood test, which checks your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), and a urine test.
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A provider explains what to expect after surgery and offers advice on how to recover quickly and safely.
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Turner Memorial AME Church shows how to plan a successful Kidney Sundays event.
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A provider explains to a patient why an AV fistula is needed several months prior to dialysis.
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A provider explains why an AV fistula is placed before hemodialysis begins and how hemodialysis treatment works.
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Overview of IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, an autoimmune disease that can damage your kidneys.
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Overview of immunoglobulin A vasculitis, also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura, a disease that causes small blood vessels to become inflamed and leak.
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A doctor discusses the benefits and limits of receiving a kidney transplant.
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A doctor explains the relationship between heart disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), emphasizing the importance of blood pressure control to reduce the risk of both these diseases.
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If you have diabetes or kidney disease, it's important to be careful about the medicines you take. Some medicines may harm your kidneys, especially if you are sick with the flu or diarrhea.
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Learn how to protect your kidneys while taking blood pressure medicines. Work with your pharmacist, be careful with OTC medicines, and plan ahead for illnesses.
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Learn about a kidney biopsy, a procedure in which a health care professional takes small pieces of tissue from your kidney to look for signs of damage or disease.
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Learn about preparing for and living with kidney failure, treatment choices—dialysis at home or in a center, kidney transplant, or conservative management.
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Chart helps you compare kidney failure treatment choices—hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplant—schedule, flexibility, diet, training, and more.
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An overview of kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, a type of urinary tract infection. Describes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones as well as prevention strategies and treatment options.
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Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones in children as well as prevention strategies and treatment options.
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Overview of lupus nephritis, a type of kidney disease caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, its complications, and how doctors diagnose and treat the disease.
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Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management, including types of medicines to take, healthy habits to adopt, and a description of your health care team.
