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When managing a kidney condition, monitoring nutrition and mineral intake become even more vital to your health. In addition to sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, calcium and iron also need to be closely monitored by your nephrology doctors while undergoing treatment.

Along with regular monitoring by nephrology doctors, managing your intake of potassium is important for patients with kidney conditions.

If you’re currently being treated for a kidney condition, then you know that when it comes to managing your symptoms there are plenty of moving parts. Nutrition is a central part of your treatment, since many patients need to limit the intake of several foods and minerals as part of their treatment plan. This can sound overwhelming, but we’re here to help.

The kidney specialists at Northeast Ohio Nephrology Associates recommend this simple checklist as a quick way to stay on track with your kidney health.

A key component of treating kidney conditions is nutrition. Many patients need to limit sodium intake as part of their treatment plan. This can sound like a daunting task, but with some easy steps, it’s very doable. 

Proteinuria can be an important sign of kidney disease. Here’s what to know if you are dealing with a new diagnosis of proteinuria.

Those with a family history of kidney conditions may eventually find themselves diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. If you are facing this diagnosis, here is what to expect and know about symptoms and treatment.

Depending on your kidney related health conditions, your nephrology doctor may suggest dialysis as the next step in your treatment. But what does dialysis involve? And what can you expect from this treatment? Here we will discuss the details.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly half of all Americans live with high blood pressure. Global numbers from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that many are unaware that they have the condition. Here we’ll dive into details about what hypertension is along with relevant risk factors and more.

If your family has a history of kidney disease, you may be at a greater risk for hereditary kidney disease. There are many conditions that fall under this umbrella term, and at Northeast Ohio Nephrology, we help to treat many of them. Here we will discuss what you need to know about hereditary kidney disease.

The glomeruli can become damaged for a range of reasons, not allowing them to function properly. Here we’ll learn more about glomerular disease, its causes and treatment.

There are some key differences between acute and chronic kidney disease. We will break down the details about each along with sharing some common treatment options and practical tips for improving kidney health.

During the month of March the NIDDK will be advocating for kidney health awareness by recommending several key actions and healthy lifestyle habits for kidney patients to take.

Diet is key when it comes to successfully managing and treating your kidney condition. With the help of our team of nephrology doctors, you can confidently tackle this challenge and learn to better manage your health.

What kidney issues commonly require the assistance of kidney specialists? Please see our informative list.

How do you go about creating a kidney healthcare dream team, and how can you choose those just-right providers for your needs? We’ll share our best tips in an effort to help you get well on your way to kidney health.

Learn more about different types of kidney stones, as well as ways to prevent and treat them.

There are countless things that anyone can do to maintain and improve their own personal kidney health. Many of these habits and practices will also serve to improve overall health.