How can I keep my kidneys working as long as possible?
There are treatments, including medications and lifestyle changes, that may help keep your kidneys working longer. People can even get transplants before having dialysis, especially if they have a willing living donor. You need to ask your physician exactly what would help you.
How good will my life be with CKD?
In the early stages, CKD may have symptoms that are so subtle you do not notice them. In later stages, fatigue, itching, loss of appetite, and other symptoms can reduce your quality of life—if you take no action. How? All of these symptoms can be treated. Learn what to watch for and tell your doctor, […]
How long can I live with chronic kidney disease?
Many people think that if their kidneys fail, they will die immediately. This used to be true 40 years ago when there were not enough dialysis machines to go around and medical knowledge about kidney disease was limited. It is no longer true today. How long you can live with CKD depends on your age, […]
What is chronic kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease is permanent kidney damage due to injury or disease. CKD ranges from mild to severe. If CKD reaches the point of kidney failure, dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to support life. Since CKD may worsen over time, early diagnosis and treatment can help slow down the damage, depending on the […]
How is the product manufactured?
The product is manufactured adhering to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). cGMP regulations are enforced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). cGMPs provide for systems that assure proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities. Adherence to the cGMP regulations assures the identity, strength, quality, and purity of products by requiring […]