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Kidney-friendly eating plan

A kidney-friendly eating plan helps you manage your kidney disease and slow down damage to your kidneys. It does this by preventing certain minerals from building up in your body, which is important because your kidneys do not work as well to remove waste products from your body. A kidney-friendly … See more

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Join us in fighting kidney disease on all fronts

(7 days ago) WebJoin us to fight kidney disease onall fronts. all fronts. 37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, but most don't know it. The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is the only …

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Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP)

(9 days ago) WebAbout the Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP) In 2021, AKF provided HIPP grants to nearly 71,000 patients nationwide, ensuring these individuals can maintain their health …

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Anemia symptoms, causes and treatments

(4 days ago) WebAnemia happens when there are not enough healthy red blood cells in your body. Red blood cells carry oxygen through your bloodstream, giving you energy and …

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High potassium (hyperkalemia): Causes, prevention and treatment

(6 days ago) WebThe most common cause of high potassium is kidney disease. If you have kidney disease, you are at risk for high potassium because your kidneys cannot remove …

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High phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia)

(Just Now) WebHigh phosphorus, also called hyperphosphatemia, means you have extra phosphorus in your blood. High phosphorus is often a sign of kidney damage. For …

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Addressing health disparities and advancing health equity

(9 days ago) WebTo address health disparities and advance health equity so that all individuals have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, AKF advocates for policies that will: Address …

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A new bill to address health disparities: the Health Equity and

(7 days ago) WebThe bill will also create a national action plan to address kidney disease, as well as expand public health programs, increase use of home dialysis in communities of …

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Secondary hyperparathyroidism: symptoms, causes & treatment

(2 days ago) WebSecondary hyperparathyroidism is common in people who have kidney failure (stage 5 kidney disease). It happens when your body's levels of calcium, vitamin D …

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Top 5 healthy drinks for people with kidney disease

(7 days ago) WebHere are five of my favorite drinks that are generally healthy for people with kidney disease: Black coffee: Every year, there seems to be a new study that publicizes …

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Medicines to manage kidney disease

(9 days ago) WebThere is no specific medicine to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) but your doctor may prescribe medicines to help prevent and manage health problems related to CKD. …

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Stages of kidney disease

(6 days ago) WebKidney disease can get worse in time. In the early stages (Stages 1–3), your kidneys are still able to filter waste out of your blood. In the later stages (Stages 4–5), …

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Quick kidney disease facts and stats

(1 days ago) WebCheck out basic facts and statistics about chronic kidney disease. 37 million Americans have kidney disease. About 807,000 Americans are living with kidney failure. More than …

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Insurance and costs for dialysis

(4 days ago) WebHealth insurance pays for some, if not all, of your dialysis treatment. There are different types of health insurance and insurance plans. Each insurance plan may have different …

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Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD)

(1 days ago) WebDoctors treat Stage 3 CKD with medicines that help with your symptoms and with other health problems kidney disease can cause, such as diabetes and high blood …

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What to consider before donating a kidney

(3 days ago) WebIf you drink alcohol in moderation (up to one drink a day for a woman and up to two drinks a day for a man), you can likely move forward with donating a kidney. If you …

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Gout symptoms, causes, treatments, and relation to kidney disease

(1 days ago) WebGout comes in sudden, sometimes severe attacks, also called flares or flare-ups. During a gout attack you may have pain, swelling, and/or redness in your joints. …

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Blood test: eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)

(6 days ago) WebNo matter what your eGFR is, take these steps to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible: Keep a healthy blood pressure (less than 120/80 for most people).; …

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Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)

(1 days ago) WebIn Stage 5 CKD, you have an eGFR of less than 15. You may also have protein in your urine (i.e., your pee). Stage 5 CKD means your kidneys are getting very close to failure or …

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Financial implications of kidney donation

(2 days ago) WebMedicare or the kidney recipient's private insurance will cover the medical costs of testing and surgery, both for the kidney donor and recipient. However, most …

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