CHAPTER 3:Preparing for Kidney Failure
Topic 2Kidney Failure/Treatment Options

While there is no way to reverse kidney failure, there are four treatment options from which a patient may choose: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and the option of having no treatment at all. Hundreds of thousands of people today are living well on dialysis or with a transplant. There is no single treatment option that is best for everyone. Speak to your nephrologist (kidney doctor) about which treatment is most appropriate for you, based on your medical condition, lifestyle and personal preferences.

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Choosing A Treatment for Kidney FailureNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
About Chronic Kidney Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their FamiliesNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Your Kidneys: Master Chemists of the BodyNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Stay In Touch--Treatment Options ... How to Choose What's Right for YouBaxter and AAKPBookletwww.kidneydirections.com
AAKP Patient Plan -- Providing Today's Patients with Answers for TomorrowAmerican Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)Booklet Phase One800-749-2257www.aakp.org
Treatment Options for End-Stage Renal DiseaseKidney Options / FreseniusBooklet866-543-6391www.kidneyoptions.com

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