Kidney Patient Guides & Resources
Kidney disease, dialysis, and renal health.
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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): What You Need to Know
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as two or more UTIs in a 6-month period or three or more in a year. This guide covers causes, symptoms, treatment, and self-care strategies to help you manage and reduce future infections.
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Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where your kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood. This guide explains symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and management strategies to help you live well with CKD.
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Renal Artery Stenosis: Patient Guide
Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to your kidneys, which can lead to hard-to-control high blood pressure and kidney damage over time. This guide explains the condition, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to manage it long-term.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Patient Guide
This guide explains polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow on the kidneys, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and daily management tips.
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Nephrotic Syndrome: Patient Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to excrete too much protein in your urine, leading to swelling, high cholesterol, and other complications. This guide explains what nephrotic syndrome is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how to manage daily life with the condition.
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Kidney Stone Prevention: Simple Steps to Lower Your Risk
This guide explains evidence-based strategies to reduce your risk of developing painful kidney stones, including dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and when to talk to your healthcare provider.
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Kidney Stone Comprehensive Prevention: How to Lower Your Risk
This guide explains evidence-based, doctor-recommended steps to reduce your risk of developing kidney stones, including simple lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and guidance on when to work with your healthcare provider.
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Glomerulonephritis: What You Need to Know
Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney conditions that damage the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli), affecting their ability to remove waste and excess fluid from your body. This guide covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care for people living with the condition.
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Dialysis Life Guide: What to Expect and How to Thrive
This guide explains what dialysis is, how it works as a treatment for advanced kidney failure, and practical tips for managing daily life while on dialysis.
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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease Stages: What Each Stage Means for You
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where your kidneys gradually lose the ability to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood. This guide breaks down the 5 stages of CKD, their symptoms, and how to manage the condition at every step.
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3: A Patient Guide
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 means your kidneys have moderate damage and are not filtering waste and fluid as well as they should. This guide explains evidence-based steps to slow disease progression, manage symptoms, and protect your kidney health long-term.
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Acute Kidney Injury: What You Need to Know
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden, temporary decrease in kidney function that can range from mild to severe. This guide explains AKI symptoms, causes, treatment, and self-care steps to support recovery.
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