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DIALYSIS AND OTHER KIDNEY DISEASES

If I have kidney diseases, will need dialysis?

In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you donot need dialysis. These stages can last for many years. But if your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis transplant to keep you alive.


What is acute renal failure?

“Renal” means related to the kidneys.Acute means sudden. So acute renal failure means the kidney have failed suddenly, often due to a toxic (a drug or poison) or severe blood loss or trauma. Dialysis is used to clean the blood and give the kidneys a rest. If the cause is treated, the kidney may be able to recover some or all of their functions.


I have diabetes. Will my kidneys fail?

Diabetes is a risk factor for kidney disease, but this does not mean your kidneys will fail. You can care for your kidneys by controlling your blood sugar and getting regular micro albumin urine tests to see if you are spilling even tiny amounts of protein. Even if you develop diabetic kidney disease, you can work with your doctor to keep your kidneys working as long as possible.


What are kidney stones?

A kidney stone occurs when substances in the urine forms crystals. Kidney stones can be large or small. Large ones can damage the kidneys; small ones may be able to pass in the urine. Because crystals have sharp edges, passing even small stones can be very painful. Treatment depends on what the stones are made of.