If you or a loved one is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may …
What Your Creatinine Level Is Actually Trying to Tell You
You’ve just gotten your lab results back, and there it is: creatinine 1.8 mg/dL. Your …
Is CKD Causing You to Vomit Blood? Here’s the Truth
Vomiting blood can be very scary. The medical name for it is hematemesis, and it …
Neck Lines for Dialysis: What You Need to Know
If you’re starting dialysis or have been told you need a neck line, it can …
Why should I see a cardiologist if I have kidney disease?
People who have kidney disease are at risk of having heart disease too. In fact, cardiovascular diseases cause huge problems in kidney disease.
Stopped Making Urine After Starting Dialysis? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re on hemodialysis and have noticed that you’re no longer making urine or making very little know that you’re not alone. But before you worry, here’s what you need to know.
What is the difference between plasmapharesis and hemodialysis?
Plasmapharesis and hemodialysis are life saving procedures. People with kidney disease may benefit from either or both of them.
Embracing peace as a person with CKD
Dealing with chronic diseases can be challenging, not just for you but also for your loved ones. One thing that can help is embracing peace.
How Do Diabetes and CKD Connect?
Not everyone with diabetes has CKD. Nor does everyone with CKD have diabetes. CKD occurs most often in people whose glucose levels aren’t well controlled.
5 Genetic Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Our genes play a role in how the kidneys develop. As such, certain genetic mutations (changes) affect the structure and function of the kidney.