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Which Drugs are Harmful to Your Kidneys?

Certain drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and illegal substances, can harm your kidneys. Always follow your healthcare provider's instru...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Potasio en su alimentación para la enfermedad renal crónica

Acerca del potasio Alimentos ricos en potasio y opciones bajas en potasio Otras consideraciones Recursos Este contenido se facilita exclusivamente par...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

Potassium in Your CKD Diet

Potassium is vital for many body functions, and people with kidney disease must monitor their levels. Learn how to manage potassium intake to stay hea...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

High Blood Pressure: The Role of the Family

Support family members with high blood pressure by adopting a healthy diet, exercising together, and quitting smoking. Encourage medication adherence ...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

Five Drugs You May Need to Avoid or Adjust if You Have Kidney Disease

Medications can impact your kidneys, especially with chronic kidney disease. Learn which drugs may need adjustments to protect your kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Creatinina sérica (en sangre)

La creatinina en sangre ayuda a evaluar la salud renal. Un nivel alto puede indicar problemas, pero otros factores también influyen en los resultados.

Tests and procedures,

Creatinine

Creatinine is a waste from protein and muscle breakdown. High levels can signal kidney issues. This test helps assess kidney function.

Tests and procedures,

Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)

Good nutrition helps people with kidney disease stay healthy. If your kidneys are not working so well, some changes in the diet help you feel better.

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Early stage kidney disease

Low Phosphorus Cheese

Many cheeses are high in phosphorus and sodium, but some are suitable for kidney disease. Learn which low-phosphorus cheeses you can enjoy safely.

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Queso con bajo contenido de fósforo

Por qu los quesos con bajo contenido de fsforo son superalimentos? El queso con bajo contenido de fsforo y las enfermedades renales Qu queso es ...

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Tests and procedures,

Glomerular filtration rate

Kidney Stones

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute kidney injury

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis

Treatments and therapies,

Kidney Transplant

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Can my GFR get better?

Tests and procedures,

Glomerular filtration rate

Creatinine

Tests and procedures,

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