What treatments are available today for chronic kidney failure?

Kidney Disease

To date, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has no cure, but treatment can alleviate symptoms and delay the progression of the disease. Currently available treatment approaches include, but are not limited to (in order depending on the severity of CKD) [note] http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Kidney-disease-chronic/Pages/Treatment.aspx[/note] lifestyle changes medication dialysis kidney transplant As with any other condition, early detection and…

What is kidney / renal failure?

Kidney Disease

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. At this stage, the kidneys have stopped working well enough for a person to survive without dialysis or a kidney transplant. ESRD is characterized by a decline in kidney function that is below 10% of normal function. Treatment…

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

The treatment options for kidney failure, which includes people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), are — Kidney transplant: an optimal solution; however, the lack of viable donors makes it an unrealistic option for most people with ESRD. Hemodialysis can only be performed in a clinic or hospital. It requires the person to travel to the…