Start Here: Understanding Your Kidney Health
Being told that you may have kidney disease can feel confusing, frightening, and overwhelming. You may hear unfamiliar terms, receive abnormal blood or urine results, or be referred for additional testing without fully understanding what happens next.
This section is designed to help newly diagnosed patients and families understand the basics of kidney disease, how kidney function is measured, why doctors order certain tests, and what steps may help protect kidney health.
Use the resources below to learn about your diagnosis, understand your laboratory results, prepare for medical appointments, and take a more active role in your care.
Please click on the links below for more information:
- Understanding Kidney Disease
- From Testing to Treatment: Understanding Your Kidney Disease Roadmap
- Learn more from a trusted medical source: NIDDK-Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
