Blog posts tagged with 'dialysis treatment'

High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it’s one of the leading causes of kidney damage. When left unmanaged, it silently damages the delicate blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to filter waste and balance fluids in the body. Over time, this can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis, or even the need for a transplant.

When the kidneys lose their ability to properly filter blood and remove waste, dialysis steps in as a life-sustaining therapy. Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), disrupts the body’s delicate balance of fluids and minerals. Dialysis plays a critical role in managing this condition, offering patients a way to maintain essential bodily functions. In this article, we’ll dive into what dialysis is, explore the two primary types, explain how it works, and highlight the benefits it offers.

A kidney transplant can be a life-changing event—offering freedom from dialysis, more energy, and a better quality of life. But it also marks the beginning of a new chapter that comes with its own care routine, adjustments, and healing process.

If you or a loved one is preparing for or recovering from a kidney transplant, here’s what to expect in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

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