If you have kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet. First, your doctor will run tests to find out what type of stones you form. From these, the doctor can determine which diet changes may be right for you. A registered dietitian can help you make the necessary changes in your diet....Read More

Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease When you have chronic kidney disease, diet is an important part of your treatment plan.  Your recommended diet may change over time if your kidney disease gets worse.  A number of tests should be done to keep a check on your overall nutritional health.  Your doctor or your dietitian will...Read More

Definition A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to place a functioning kidney from a donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly. Your kidneys remove excess fluid and waste from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid and waste accumulate in your body — a condition...Read More

When you have chronic kidney disease, diet is an important part of your treatment plan. Your recommended diet may change over time if your kidney disease gets worse. A number of tests should be done to keep a check on your overall nutritional health. Your doctor or your dietitian will help you plan your meals...Read More