American Kidney Fund
This charitable organization, which helps dialysis patients with health insurance payments and other treatment-related expenses, provides information on many kidney conditions and treatments.
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Helping you manage CKD with lifestyle changes and medicine
With chronic kidney disease (CKD), the functioning of your kidneys gradually declines. As the disease advances, waste and excess fluids build up in your body, causing health problems.
More than 10 percent of U.S. adults have at least mild chronic kidney disease. IU Health physicians can help you manage chronic kidney disease with lifestyle changes and medicine so you can prevent complications.
Kidney disease occurs in five stages, from mild to severe. The fifth stage, also known as kidney (renal) failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), means your kidneys have limited function. With ESRD, you must have regular hemodialysis, where a machine removes waste and fluid from your blood, or you may need a kidney transplant.
Other complications of chronic kidney disease can include:
Most people do not have any symptoms until the condition worsens. Symptoms can include:
Your chance of developing chronic kidney disease increases after age 50. Conditions that can cause chronic kidney disease include:
Kidney disease occurs in five stages, from mild to severe. The fifth stage, also known as kidney (renal) failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), means your kidneys have limited function. With ESRD, you must have regular hemodialysis, where a machine removes waste and fluid from your blood, or you may need a kidney transplant.
Other complications of chronic kidney disease can include:
Most people do not have any symptoms until the condition worsens. Symptoms can include:
Your chance of developing chronic kidney disease increases after age 50. Conditions that can cause chronic kidney disease include:
At IU Health, experts treat all stages of chronic kidney disease. Your physician will provide therapies to prevent or delay further kidney damage and help you avoid complications. Your physician will develop an individualized care plan for your specific needs, concerns and preferences.
Your IU Health physician has access to the most innovative options for diagnosing and treating chronic kidney disease through affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine. IU Health researchers also conduct studies on ways to improve care and take an active role in training new generations of physicians.
IU Health physicians offer treatment for chronic kidney disease based on your specific needs and lifestyle. Options include:
At IU Health, experts treat all stages of chronic kidney disease. Your physician will provide therapies to prevent or delay further kidney damage and help you avoid complications. Your physician will develop an individualized care plan for your specific needs, concerns and preferences.
Your IU Health physician has access to the most innovative options for diagnosing and treating chronic kidney disease through affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine. IU Health researchers also conduct studies on ways to improve care and take an active role in training new generations of physicians.
IU Health physicians offer treatment for chronic kidney disease based on your specific needs and lifestyle. Options include:
This charitable organization, which helps dialysis patients with health insurance payments and other treatment-related expenses, provides information on many kidney conditions and treatments.
Read fact sheets and reports on chronic kidney disease and other conditions at the website of this U.S. government agency.
This site lists clinical trials in which you may be able to participate.
This national nonprofit group presents facts about chronic kidney disease.
This U.S. government program seeks to improve understanding, detection and management of kidney disease.
This charitable organization, which helps dialysis patients with health insurance payments and other treatment-related expenses, provides information on many kidney conditions and treatments.
Read fact sheets and reports on chronic kidney disease and other conditions at the website of this U.S. government agency.
This site lists clinical trials in which you may be able to participate.
This national nonprofit group presents facts about chronic kidney disease.
This U.S. government program seeks to improve understanding, detection and management of kidney disease.