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It could increase the mercury levels in your blood
CKD symptoms from the build-up of wastes in the body Symptoms of kidney failure that can be caused by a build-up of wastes in the body include: A metallic taste in the mouth or ammonia breath Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Protein aversion (no longer wanting to eat meat) Difficulty concentrating Itchiness (pruritis) CKD […]
Phosphorus and dialysis
What is phosphorus? Phosphorus is a mineral found in your bones. Along with calcium, phosphorus is needed to build strong healthy bones, as well as, keeping other parts of your body healthy. Why is phosphorus important to you? Normal working kidneys can remove extra phosphorus in your blood. When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), […]
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage (stage five) of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This means kidneys are only functioning at 10 to 15 percent of their normal capacity. Kidneys are important organs that contribute to your overall well-being. When kidney function is this low, they cannot effectively remove waste or excess fluid from your blood. Kidneys are also […]
