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… Overview Kidney problems can develop suddenly (acute) or … situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney problems. Acute kidney injury, which used to be called acute …
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… Actionset Overview If you have kidney stones, your doctor or dietitian may … prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each … to reduce the chance that you will get kidney stones again. If you had kidney stones …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means your kidneys have not … in your blood. This makes you sick. Chronic kidney disease is also called chronic renal …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to … lithotripsy. Lithotripsy may work best for kidney stones that are still in the kidney or in the part of the ureter close to …
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… Condition Basics What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in … usually painless while they remain in the kidney. But they can cause severe pain when …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? 1 Get … Summary Get the facts Your options Start kidney dialysis, which may help you live … effects of dialysis. Dialysis can't cure kidney failure, but it may help you live longer …
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… them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Summary Get the facts Your options Continue kidney dialysis, which will allow you to live longer. Stop kidney dialysis, which will allow death to …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should I … and live longer, but it is not a cure for kidney failure. After you start dialysis, you … are making the best decisions. FAQs What is kidney failure? How well your kidneys work is …
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… Condition Basics What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused … nephropathy. In severe cases it can lead to kidney failure. But not everyone with diabetes …
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… Condition Basics What is acute kidney injury? Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute … that can be deadly. What causes it? Acute kidney injury has three main causes: A sudden, …
