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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood properly. CKD can cause waste and fluid to build up in the body, along with other...

Lithium is a drug used to treat some mental disorders. But long-term use of lithium can harm the kidneys. If you are taking lithium, regular lab tests can tell you...

As of writing this, I am 12 days post op from having surgery, and I realize that there are stages to healing that we cannot just skip. During this process...

People who have a specific form of the APOL1 gene are at a higher risk for developing kidney disease. When kidney disease is caused by the APOL1 gene, it is...

My husband was just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. He doesn’t show emotions, but I told him that we really need to talk about this. After being with someone...

I imagine having any health condition can sometimes make you feel that you're not living to your fullest potential. Especially if it impacts your day to day life. For me...

The term early diagnosis, to me, means the chances of grabbing the disease at its starting point, likely making it easier to treat. Maybe in some cases, an early diagnosis...

Prior to 2009, I was a healthy young man who had never suffered with anxiety or worried about going to my hospital appointments. Even when I was first diagnosed with...

I was talking to my youngest son the other day who is on dialysis. I asked him what the hardest part of dealing with chronic kidney disease was for him...

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging, but physical exercise can help to improve overall health and well-being. However, exercise is becoming very challenging for me. I find...

Any newly diagnosed patients who start to see a nephrologist get overwhelmed or need that extra reassurance. As someone who has been seeing doctors since 2011, I have had some...

A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be stressful on several fronts. Your doctor will explain what treatments you need and what the long-term outlook might be. Because you...

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes with unique challenges to your health. These challenges include possible changes to your period (menstrual cycle) and ability to get pregnant (fertility). Experts...

Your kidneys help clear waste from your blood. Different diseases can stop your kidneys from working properly. The damage to the kidneys can turn into chronic kidney disease. You may...

Parenting a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can present many challenges and difficulties. But how about your adult parent who has turned into your child? As a daughter of...

Editor’s Note: For simplicity and ease of reading, in this article, we use the terms "women" and “mothers." But we want to acknowledge that not all people who can get...

For those of you who haven't read my previous posts, I was born with a single left kidney that has chronic kidney disease (CKD). I am 24 years old and...

In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Chronic kidney disease is a common health condition. In fact, 1 in 7 adults in the...

Contrast dye is a substance used in medical imaging tests. Contrast dye is a valuable tool, but it can impact the kidneys. Learn more in this article about why contrast...

My husband’s health and well-being are my top priorities as a devoted wife of almost 27 years. We took vows that said in sickness and in health. I live by...