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Sexual Health and Kidney Disease

Can people with kidney disease or kidney failure still enjoy sex? What if I lose interest in sex? Is sexual intercourse safe for kidney patients? How ...

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Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Sexual health and intimacy

Reflux Disorders in Children

Reflux in children is when urine backs up from the bladder to the kidney. It often follows infections and may need antibiotics or surgery.

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Bladder and urinary tract diseases and conditions

Helping Children Adjust When a Parent Has Kidney Failure

Kidney failure affects the whole family. Open communication with children is important. Address their concerns honestly and seek help if needed.

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is common in men and often curable if detected early. Regular checkups are essential as early stages have no symptoms.

Diseases and conditions,

Prostate cancer

Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease: 10 Answers to Questions

Prevent diabetic kidney disease with good blood sugar control. Regular checkups, a healthy lifestyle, and medication can help protect your kidneys and...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Disease prevention,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Pregnancy and Kidney Disease

Pregnancy with kidney disease or transplant requires careful planning. Discuss risks, treatments, and health impacts with your doctor for a safe pregn...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage and failure. Learn about symptoms, risks, and treat...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy / Nephrolithotripsy

Procedures for removing large kidney stones through a small incision. Effective and less invasive than open surgery. Risks include infection and bleed...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

What You Should Know About Infectious Diseases: A Guide for Hemodialysis Patients and Their Families

Hemodialysis patients should be aware of infectious diseases, as kidney failure can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infection. Learn...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

What You Should Know About Blood Lipids

Blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides, are fats that affect heart health. Maintain healthy levels through diet, exercise, and medicati...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

High cholesterol