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...diet won’t make polycystic kidneys better, it is ideal to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Together, we have the power to help end PKD. If you have ADPKD, there’s...
Helping Your Teens Manage PKD
...essential for many teens, while a perfect diet or frequent blood pressure checks may be less crucial. For critical items, Dr. Herrera recommends gradually increasing kids’ responsibilities, then consistently checking...
Education Advisory Panel – 2023
...for all our patients. Although most patients with PKD have similar medical backgrounds, individualized diet recommendations are needed. I have been an executive committee member at the National Kidney Foundation...
Kidney 101
...your diet and body metabolism each day. Waste products of the kidneys Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine are two waste products removed by the kidneys. In particular, creatinine is...
ARPKD PFDD
...and medical procedures for symptom management, including blood pressure medications, growth hormone, dialysis, splenectomy, prescription iron supplements, bowel medications, and sleep medications. Other approaches include a low salt diet, dietary...
