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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision … are pieces of minerals that form in the kidneys. They form when the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other … and the medicine did not help me all that much. When I started to pass another stone, I knew right away that I …
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… Vascular Access Failure On this page: Overview Overview Any type of dialysis … fingers over the access, or listen with a stethoscope. You should be able to hear a regular whooshing sound. This is … looks or feels. How is vascular access failure treated? When a vascular access fails, your doctor needs to quickly …
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… Persons with kidney conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased kidney function, … active while living with kidney disease. Living with Kidney Failure: Book Two. (Kidney Foundation, Canada) A booklet …
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… Diabetic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools … diabetic nephropathy. In severe cases it can lead to kidney failure. But not everyone with diabetes has kidney damage. … As kidney disease gets worse, the eGFR number goes down. When your doctor will start checking your kidney function …
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… Dialysis: Measuring How Well It Works On this page: Overview … blood. Usually these tests are done once a month, at the start of your session and again at the end. Two of the … about how you are feeling. Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Current as of: March 1, …
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… Acute Kidney Injury On this page: Related … Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute renal failure) means that your kidneys have suddenly stopped … and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, fluids, and …
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… Getting started Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview Just like … you want to become more physically active, how to get started is also up to you! Think about what activities you … clothing and equipment Read about factors to consider when choosing clothing and equipment: Fitness clothing and …
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… Heart Failure Complications On this page: Overview Related … (arrhythmias) Syncope (fainting) Palpitations Sudden death Kidney failure Reduced functioning of your kidneys Decreased urine output Fatigue, poor appetite, …
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… Sudden Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart … person. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of heart failure start to happen when your heart can't pump enough blood to …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure … Use fresh or frozen ingredients, instead of canned ones, whenever you can. Choose low-sodium canned goods. Eat less … a heart failure flare-up. Check with your doctor before you start an exercise program. Your doctor can help you make a …
