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We know hearing the words "chronic kidney disease" can be scary and overwhelming. At Renal Medical Associates, we want you to be informed of your care as well as the ways it can be improved. Below are examples of complications our providers can treat and/or diagnose.

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is when the kidney function has reduced rapidly in hours or days and is often reversible. Our providers assist in identifying and treating AKI both in-patient and outpatient settings.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic Kidney Disease, also known as chronic renal disease or CKD, is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. This includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy by filtering waste from your blood. If kidney disease worsens, waste can build to high levels in your blood and make you feel sick. We help manage these symptoms and identify causes of decline early on to protect your overall renal function.

We also specialize in assistance with autoimmune-based kidney diseases such as: lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy and glomerulonephritis.

Hereditary Kidney Disease

Hereditary kidney disease refers to genetic conditions passed down from parents to children. Some examples include Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Alport Syndrome.

Hypertension

High blood pressure occurs when the blood pressure against the walls of your blood vessels increases. If uncontrolled or poorly controlled, high blood pressure can be a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and chronic kidney disease. Unfortunately, uncontrolled hypertension can increase your chances of acquiring chronic kidney disease early on. Our providers can help identify the causes of hypertension and manage with medication and lifestyle changes to help slow the progression of CKD as much as possible.

Electrolyte Disorders

The kidneys are also responsible for regulating electrolyte levels in the body. Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium can be affected by a declining kidney function and in turn, can cause serious health problems. Our treatment options can include over the counter medications and/or prescriptions as well as outpatient infusion options if necessary.

Dialysis

Dialysis is necessary when the kidneys have failed and are no longer functioning properly. Dialysis manages kidney failure (either acute or chronic) by removing toxins in the blood and balancing out the electrolytes in the body by acting as a filter for the blood.

There are multiple types of dialysis including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis can be given either in an outpatient clinic setting or in the comfort of the patients' home. Our providers and staff will help guide you on what option would be best for you and your family.

Kidney Transplant

Kidney transplant is the preferred treatment for kidney failure compared to a lifetime of dialysis. Our practice assists in getting patients established with a reliable transplant team and follows with the patient both pre- and post-transplant. We can refer to multiple transplant facilities both in state and out of state and will help you decide if transplant is an option for you.