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Kidney Health

  • Kidneys are as important to your health as your heart or your lungs.

    If you are looking for kidney health information, you've come to the right place. When you know what the kidneys do when they work properly, it is easier to understand what can happen when they begin to fail.  Find out more by exploring Your Kidneys.

    Damaged kidneys don’t heal.  By knowing more about kidney disease and the common causes and risk factors, you will better understand how to protect and preserve your kidney function.

  • Your Kidneys
    Kidneys are a critical part of your health. They “clean” your blood by removing wastes from the body through your urine, help your body to make red blood cells, and regulate blood pressure.
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  • Living with Kidney Disease
    The kidneys are so good at doing their job that even diseased kidneys can keep you healthy for a long time. Damage to the kidneys may be slowed down or even stopped if you take steps to preserve your kidney function.
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  • Treatment Options
    If your kidney function continues to decline, your kidneys will fail and will no longer filter your blood. Based on the amount of function you have remaining, your symptoms, your overall health and other factors, your health care team will help you determine the treatment that’s best for you.
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  • Resources
    The Kidney Foundation provides education materials to people with kidney disease, hospital dialysis units and the general public. These materials are provided free of charge to any Canadian living with kidney disease.
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