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Diagnosis of Pediatric Kidney Disease

2020-04-28T09:21:45-04:00November 26th, 2018|

Non-invasive Methods Physical Exam - During the exam, if the doctor sees swelling, more tests may be ordered. Medical History - After reviewing the family medical history, more tests may be ordered.   Urinalysis - is a quick urine strip test that may or may not include microscopic analysis. It can quickly detect abnormalities such as traces of blood that may indicate inflammation or irritation in the urinary tract.  Urinalysis can also detect an excess of white blood cells, which is most commonly associated with infections. Microalbuminuria - is an additional more in depth urinalysis that is used to detect [...]

Diagnosis of Kidney Disease

2020-04-28T09:21:36-04:00November 1st, 2018|

A few simple tests can alert you and your doctor to early kidney disease for additional testing or diagnose you with the disease. Even if you only have one of the risk factors, it is a good idea to get a screening at one of the free testing sites or at your doctor’s office. There will be minor differences from place to place, but the basic tests used are blood, urine, imaging or biopsy. At a screening your healthcare provider will use a quick assessment to determine what tests make the most sense. Blood Tests These will range from [...]

Advisory Council

2024-04-09T12:56:36-04:00October 11th, 2018|

In addition to its Board of Directors, the DPC Education Center has an Advisory Council made up of renal health professionals representing virtually every scope of practice including transplantation, nephrology, social work and pediatric nephrology. Our board, staff and volunteers are truly dedicated to empowering kidney disease patients through education and bring a diverse set of skills and backgrounds that help sustain our mission. Kathy Aebel-Groesch, MSW, LCSW is a Manager of Social Work Services at DaVita Kidney Care, where she develops education and training for staff and patients. A nephrology social worker since 1995, Kathy’s areas of interest and publication include depression [...]

General Symptoms of Mental Disorders

2020-04-27T22:09:44-04:00September 7th, 2018|

If you had a sore throat, swollen glands, and a fever you would tell the doctor your symptoms so they could treat you properly, allowing you to get better. It is easy to tell the doctor symptoms of strep throat, a stomach bug, or any common condition because most of us are familiar with the symptoms. However, not everyone knows the symptoms of mental conditions. It is important for you to become aware of signs and symptoms of mental conditions so you know when it is appropriate to seek additional help. Early treatment of mental disorders is important, especially [...]

Physical Health

2020-04-27T22:09:37-04:00May 22nd, 2018|

CKD and ESRD will  often affect your physical quality of life. You may experience such conditions as fatigue or being more tired than usual, toxin build up in your body, sleep difficulties, anemia, bone loss, and additional chronic conditions. You may find that once the diagnosis of CKD or ESRD is made, you will be able to work with your physician or nephrologist to improve some of the physical conditions that you are experiencing. Although people may fear going on dialysis, it also can bring relief and they start to feel better. It will be necessary to look at [...]

Medication

2020-04-27T21:42:12-04:00May 18th, 2018|

Most people with kidney failure take a variety of medication as part of their treatment. Some medications will help to replace what the kidneys would do if working well. Your monthly labs will help your health care team know what medications you need. It is important to have your blood work done on a regular basis and to discuss your lab results with your dialysis team. Your lab values often determine the amount of medication you need as part of your treatment so it is important that you understand what the medications do. Your medications and dosage will vary [...]

Causes of Kidney Disease

2025-01-30T16:11:03-05:00May 18th, 2018|

Because chronic kidney disease usually happens over time, it is important that those at risk be diagnosed early so they can take steps to help prolong their kidney function and hopefully prevent end stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often related to other health issues and diseases, especially diabetes and high blood pressure. But obesity, cardiovascular disease and other genetic components, as well as smoking, gum disease, and untreated urinary tract infections are also risk factors. Environmental and occupational toxins [...]

In-Center Hemodialysis

2024-03-28T21:02:11-04:00April 11th, 2016|Categories: eNews, Fact Sheet, Hemodialysis|

Currently, in-center hemodialysis is the most utilized form of dialysis treatment for Americans with end stage renal disease. With in-center hemodialysis a patient goes to a dialysis center where a staff of nurses and technicians administer treatment. Generally, in-center hemodialysis occurs three days a week for between three to five hours per session. During dialysis treatment the blood is removed from the body via an access (fistula, graft or catheter), filtered through an artificial kidney (dialyzer) and returned back to the body through the access. This blood is filtered many times during treatment to remove waste and maintain the chemical balance [...]

Basics of Chronic Kidney Disease

2024-03-28T21:05:11-04:00March 8th, 2016|Categories: Fact Sheet, Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Medication, Peritoneal Dialysis, Symptoms, The Kidney Citizen, What Causes Kidney Disease|

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed from your body in your urine. When CKD reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and waste products can build up in your body and cause you harm. In the early stages of CKD, you may have few signs or symptoms, and may only be diagnosed with a blood and/or urine test. In fact, you may not feel sick from CKD up until most of your kidney function [...]

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