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Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys can’t clean blood through waste removal.

There are two main types: acute kidney failure, which can occur suddenly and may be treatable, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is a long-lasting condition that gradually worsens, often due to diabetes or high blood pressure.

Catching CKD early is crucial to prevent it from progressing to complete kidney failure, which may require treatments like dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Below are resources to help you learn more about kidney failure, how to manage it, and your treatment options.

Young man visiting a urologist

General Links

  1. Renal Support Network
  2. American Association of Kidney Patients
  3. ESRD Network Forums
  4. Kidney School of the Medical Education Institute
  5. American Kidney Fund
  6. National Kidney Foundation
  7. Nephron Information Center
  8. Renal Web
  9. National Kidney Center
  10. Life Options Rehabilitation Program
  11. Polycystic Kidney Disease

This renal diet smartphone app offers valuable information at your fingertips. Use the link below to learn more.

KidneyDiet

iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidneydiet/id373471282?mt=8
Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painfreeliving.android.activities&hl=en

Nephrology Links

  1.  Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 1: What is Kidney Failure? (youtube.com)
  2. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 2: How Kidney Failure Affects Your Body (youtube.com)
  3. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 3: Kidney Transplantation (youtube.com)
  4. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 4: Peritoneal Dialysis (youtube.com)
  5. Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 5: Hemodialysis (youtube.com)
  6. What is dialysis like? Does it hurt? (youtube.com)
  7. Hemodialysis Access: What You Need to Know

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