by Southwest Kidney Institute | Jun 22, 2023 | Blog
The summer season brings sunshine and warmth, but it can also pose challenges for individuals with kidney disease. Maintaining a kidney-friendly fluid plan becomes crucial to prevent complications and support overall kidney health. In this blog, we will explore the...
by Southwest Kidney Institute | May 15, 2023 | Blog
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for individuals with kidney failure, allowing them to filter waste and excess fluids from their body. However, dialysis can also be physically and mentally exhausting, leaving patients feeling drained and fatigued. Dialysis fatigue...
by Southwest Kidney Institute | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog
Anemia is a condition characterized by a low red blood cell count or a low hemoglobin level in the blood. It can cause weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. Kidney disease can be a contributing factor to anemia, and it’s crucial to...
by Southwest Kidney Institute | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body uses glucose, which is a type of sugar found in your blood. When you have diabetes, your body is unable to produce or use insulin properly, leading to high levels of glucose in your blood. Over time, high blood...
by Southwest Kidney Institute | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog
During kidney failure, if you are advised that you need treatment to stay alive, it can be a crucial time in your life. If you are newly diagnosed with kidney disease, you may feel devastated, puzzled, and annoyed. But you can help yourself by doing some important...
by Southwest Kidney Institute | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs in our body that perform many important functions. Kidneys help filter blood, help balance minerals, remove waste through urine, produce hormones and maintain fluid balance. The most common risk factors for kidney disease are unmanaged...
