An Introduction to the Kidneys and Chronic Kidney DiseaseAn Introduction to the Kidneys and Chronic Kidney Disease

Part of a series designed for people with chronic kidney disease and their families

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Introduction
  2. How Your Kidneys Work
    1. Kidney Anatomy
    2. Kidney Physiology
  3. What Happens When Your Kidneys Don't Work
  4. Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
  5. Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
    1. Diabetes
    2. High Blood Pressure
    3. Glomerulonephritis
    4. Genetic (Inherited) Disorders
      1. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
      2. Alport's Syndrome
    5. Congenital Disorders of the Urinary Tract
    6. Obstructions of the Urinary Tract
      1. Kidney Stones
      2. Benign Prostate Disease
      3. Prostate Cancer
    7. Urinary Tract Infections
    8. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
    9. Drugs and Toxic Chemicals
  6. Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease
    1. Tests Used to Help Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease
    2. Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
  7. Effects of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
    1. Anemia
    2. Bone Disease
    3. Peripheral Nerve Damage
    4. High Blood Pressure
  8. Treating Chronic Kidney Disease
    1. Diet and Fluid Management
    2. Medications
    3. Exercise
  9. Treating Kidney Failure
    1. Dialysis: Hemodialysis
    2. Dialysis: Peritoneal Dialysis
    3. Kidney Transplantation
    4. Choosing Not to Start Treatment
  10. Your Right to Choose
  11. Your Health Care Team

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    APPENDIX A: Diet Tips
    APPENDIX B: Medication Do's and Do Not's
    APPENDIX C: Paying for Your Treatment
    APPENDIX D: Words You Need to Know
    APPENDIX E: Other Resources

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