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When following a renal (kidney disease) diet, consuming foods low in sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and protein is crucial to promote kidney health.| Health
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Kidney failure is a medical condition in which the kidneys can no longer function. It is fatal unless treated with dialysis or kidney transplant.| Health
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Anemia is a condition where your body has a reduced number of red blood cells. Learn more about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.| Health
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Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, high sodium intake, and pregnancy. More severe causes are blood clots and heart failure.| Health
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Sodium is good for you in moderation, but not everyone agrees on how much you should eat each day. Here's what you need to know.| Health
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Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are used to remove excess wastes, particles, and fluid from people whose kidneys no longer work properly.| Health
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Chronic kidney disease occurs when damaged kidneys cannot filter blood properly. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments of chronic kidney disease.| Health
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, refers to blood pressure that is consistently higher than the standard normal level, which is generally below 120/80.| Health
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms include frequent urination, pain or burning when urinating, abdominal or back pain, urinary urgency, and fever.| Health
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Diabetes is a condition that happens when there is too much sugar in the blood. Learn about types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.| Health
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Kidney stones—also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis—are hard deposits made of minerals that build up in your urinary tract and form in your kidneys.| Health