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Kidney Disease Education Articles

What are kidneys?

Kidneys are truly impressive. The more you learn, the more you'll understand why you want to keep them healthy.

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What is creatinine?

Learn what creatinine is and how it reflects the amount of muscle and kidney function a person has.

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What's it like to live with one kidney?

Most people have two kidneys, but some only have one. There are three main reasons why this could be.

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How to Slow the Progression of CKD

There are many ways to help delay kidney failure, especially when chronic kidney disease (CKD) is diagnosed in the earlier stages.

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What is End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

Learn about end stage kidney disease (ESKD), the last stage (stage five) of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.

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What is kidney failure?

Stage 5 of CKD (also known as end stage kidney disease, or ESKD) is when kidneys function below 10 to 15 percent of their normal capacity.

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How to Delay the Onset of Dialysis

Although it’s scary to be diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), if you find out in the early stages of the disease, there are steps you can take to prolong kidney function.

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Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease

Is your body telling you something? Find out which signs and symptoms may point to kidney disease.

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