Honest, plain-language guides to kidney health — written to help you understand your condition, ask better questions, and feel more confident about your care.
If you're newly diagnosed with kidney disease, these are the most essential things to understand.
What CKD is, what causes it, the 5 stages, and — most importantly — how to slow it down.
Read guide → Lab TestsWhat eGFR, creatinine, UACR, and your other lab numbers actually mean.
Read guide → NutritionThe truth about sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fluids — what to limit and why.
Read guide → ToolEstimate your kidney function and risk using your lab values — a quick, interactive tool.
Open calculator →If your kidney disease is progressing, these guides will help you understand your options and what to expect.
How hemodialysis works, what a session is like, side effects, diet, and home dialysis options.
Read guide → TransplantFrom evaluation to the waiting list to life after surgery — a clear look at the transplant process.
Read guide → ESRDWhat kidney failure means, your treatment options, Medicare coverage, and planning ahead.
Read guide → Dialysis AccessAV fistulas, grafts, and catheters — what each involves, how to care for your access, and why planning ahead matters.
Read guide → ProceduresRenal biopsy, nephrostomy, arteriogram, nuclear scan, nephrectomy, and more — explained plainly.
Read guide →Deeper guides on specific kidney conditions.
Sudden kidney failure — causes, symptoms, treatment, and what it means for your long-term kidney health.
Read guide → InflammationKidney inflammation — types (glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis), symptoms, and treatment.
Read guide → StonesWhat causes them, what passing one feels like, treatment options, and — crucially — how to prevent the next one.
Read guide → CancerRisk factors, symptoms, staging, and treatment — including newer targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
Read guide →PDF guides you can save, print, or share with family and caregivers.
Which foods are high or low in potassium, how to manage your levels, and tips for protecting your kidneys.
Download guide → Nutrition · PDFHow phosphorus affects your kidneys, which foods and additives to avoid, and how phosphate binders work.
Download guide → Nutrition · PDFHow the DASH eating plan can help lower blood pressure and protect your kidneys — with practical food choices.
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