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Kidney Transplant Recipient Driven to Support Kidney Health Awareness

Where to begin? There are so many elements of Lex Davids 39 years on this planet that are worth talking about it is hard to know where to start. He i...

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients ,

Peritoneal dialysis

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, which can occur during peritoneal dialysis. Symptoms include abdominal pain and fever. Prompt treatment...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Peritoneal dialysis

Taking Care of Your Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter

Proper care of your PD catheter is key to preventing infections and ensuring effective treatment. Follow cleaning and monitoring guidelines to maintai...

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Dialysis access,

Catheters (dialysis access)

Grateful and Giving Back After a Kidney Transplant

Years ago, Shannon was prescribed Lithium to treat her bipolar disorder. Her doctors told her it could harm her kidneys, but after years of struggling...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Transplant recipients ,

Peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your belly to filter blood when kidneys fail. Learn about the process, types, pros and cons, and payment option...

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis

Nutrition and Peritoneal Dialysis

Learn about diet changes for peritoneal dialysis, including managing protein, calories, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and vitamins to maintain balanc...

Treatments and therapies,

Diet and nutrition,

Peritoneal dialysis