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Managing medications as a teen with kidney disease can be challenging. Understand your meds, set a routine, stay organized, communicate with your heal...

BK virus is common and usually inactive in your body, but it can wake up after a transplant, especially with weakened immunity. It may affect the new ...

Learn about kidneys, their functions, and how to keep them healthy. Discover what kidney disease feels like and why it's important to care for yo...

Advance directives help ensure your medical care preferences are respected if you can't communicate. They include living wills and health care pr...

Seven tips to support kids' kidney health: exercise, reduce sugar and salt, serve water, maintain weight, use meds properly, and get regular chec...

Childhood infections like strep and UTIs can harm kidneys. 

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

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

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

Children with chronic kidney disease need tailored diets for growth, focusing on protein, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and fluid based on their trea...