Through the stages of renal diseases, you have learned that chronic kidney disease means that you are losing function in your kidneys. Once you reach the last stage of chronic kidney disease, you are in what is referred to as an end-stage renal disease. This final stage of kidney disease means that there is little […]
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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, […]
Kidney Friendly Hydration Options
Kidney failure comes with a host of challenges that are very specific. One of these is the issue of fluid intake. In most cases with other illnesses, doctors recommend that patients stay hydrated as much as possible. With kidney failure, specifically in end stage renal disease, the opposite is true and patient have to avoid […]
Can I Reverse CKD?
Chronic kidney disease, also referred to as renal disease, is a chronic condition marked by the loss of kidney function. There are varying stages of kidney disease, all of which come with their own set of symptoms and treatments as the disease progresses. Left untreated, chronic kidney disease can progress quite quickly, causing discomfort and […]
Restaurants and Chronic Kidney Disease
Every now and then, there is a chance or reason to eat out. Maybe you had a long day and just don’t feel like cooking, or maybe for a date night or other special occasion, everyone likes to eat at a restaurant once in a while. For people that have dietary restrictions, such as those […]
Help Me Interpret the Doctor’s Health Guidelines
Sometimes, doctors and other medical professionals can forget that you didn’t go to medical school to understand all of the medical jargon and lingo that they can use when talking to you. A lot of it can simply just go right over your head. Especially when you may be feeling overwhelmed by a new diagnosis […]
