Medical Links
Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys can’t remove waste from the blood, leading to harmful buildup in the body.
There are two main types of kidney failure: acute kidney failure (sudden, may be treatable) and chronic kidney disease (gradual, often from diabetes or high blood pressure).
Early CKD detection is your best defense against progression to complete kidney failure. Below are resources to help you learn more about kidney failure, how to manage it, and your treatment options.
General Links
- Renal Support Network
- American Association of Kidney Patients
- ESRD Network Forums
- Kidney School of the Medical Education Institute
- American Kidney Fund
- National Kidney Foundation
- Nephron Information Center
- Renal Web
- National Kidney Center
- Life Options Rehabilitation Program
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
This renal diet smartphone app offers valuable information at your fingertips. Use the link below to learn more.
KidneyDiet
Nephrology Links
- Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 1: What is Kidney Failure? (youtube.com)
- Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 2: How Kidney Failure Affects Your Body (youtube.com)
- Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 3: Kidney Transplantation (youtube.com)
- Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 4: Peritoneal Dialysis (youtube.com)
- Living Well with Kidney Failure, Part 5: Hemodialysis (youtube.com)
- What is dialysis like? Does it hurt? (youtube.com)
- Hemodialysis Access: What You Need to Know