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What do the Kidneys Do? and What is Kidney Disease?

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure Log

Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 - Tips for People Not on Dialysis

How to Read a Food Label

Eating Right for Kidney Health

Your Kidney Test Results

Nutrition and Hemodialysis

Phosphorus-Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Potassium-Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Protein-Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Sodium-Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

FAQs

Why have I been referred to a Nephrologist?

Answer: The most common reasons for nephrology consultation are blood work showing elevated BUN and creatinine, uncontrolled hypertension, kidney stone evaluation, protein or blood in your urine as well as cystic kidney disease

What is the reason my kidneys are not working properly?

Common causes are dehydration, blockage of urine flow from enlarged prostate as well as kidney damage from inflammation or polycystic kidney disease.

What can I do to slow, delay or reverse the decline of my kidney?

There are 5 stages of kidney disease, stage 1 through stage 5. Stay adequately hydrated, avoid diet cola, avoid or stop smoking and avoid NSAID's (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is a class of medication that reduces pain, fever and inflammation.)

What are my options for treatment and how do I learn about those options?

Medication adjustments, especially water pills. Maintain hydration and dialysis.