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Treating Kidney Disease

Treating kidney disease in its earlier stages can help slow it down and prevent related problems like anemia, bone disease and heart disease.  But even with the best care, some people will develop kidney failure.  This is when your kidneys are not working well enough to keep you alive on their own.  When your kidneys fail, you need dialysis or a kidney transplant in order to live.

There are a few different treatment options that you will need to consider.  Work with your healthcare team to find the option that works best for you.

Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Kidney Transplant
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