End stage renal disease is effectively the last stage of chronic kidney disease. It is renal failure. Kidney disease is marked in five stages. In the earlier two stages, kidney disease is typically only diagnosed via regular checkups and blood work. In the later stages, kidney disease becomes more apparent through symptoms and discomfort. The […]
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Dialysis Options
End stage renal disease often means one of two options: transplant or dialysis. As transplant lists can be long and sometimes difficult to even qualify for, dialysis is the most common option. Some people use dialysis until they are able to get a transplant. There are different kinds of dialysis options available to choose from. […]
End Stage Renal Disease Eating Plan
End stage renal disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have reached a point where they can no longer function enough to sustain your body. At this point, the only option is to replace the function of the kidneys via dialysis treatments, or undergo a kidney transplant. Aside from dialysis, […]
Common Questions about ESRD
ESRD, or end stage renal disease, can be a scary thought for many people. However, understanding is often the key to getting over your fear. Knowing the facts about end stage renal disease may help you come to terms with your condition, as well as be less afraid. What is end stage renal disease? End […]
How to Avoid End Stage Kidney Disease
In the world of chronic health conditions, there are things you can do to make life a little easier for yourself. Most of it is following doctor’s orders, so you can start to feel better. With chronic kidney disease, however, you can actually do more than just feel better. You can actually avoid end stage […]
