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Water, Water Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink

By Katy Wilkens, MS, Registered Dietitian, and Department Head at Northwest Kidney Centers, Seattle WA. Water is life. Without it, nothing would live...

Fluid overload and edema,

Diet and meal planning,

Signs and symptoms,

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Fluid Overload in a Dialysis Patient

Fluid overload in dialysis patients occurs when too much water builds up in the body. It can cause swelling, high blood pressure, breathing problems, ...

Fluid overload and edema,

Signs and symptoms,

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies

What Is Dry Weight?

Dry weight is your weight without extra fluid. It's important for dialysis patients to monitor this, as extra fluid can strain your heart and lun...

Fluid overload and edema,

Signs and symptoms,

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies