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Kidney Disorder

American Association Of Kidney Patients Individuals with kidney disease can find support at the American Association of Kidney Patients website.
Chronic Kidney Disease - Mayo Clinic Info Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body.
Medline - Kidney Disease Information US National Library of Medicine page
National Institute Of Diabetes And Kidney And Digestive Diseases (NIH) The National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney and Digestive Diseases, provided by the National Institute of Health, has other helpful resources available on their website.
National Kidney Foundation, Patient And Family Education Support for families is available at the National Kidney Foundation, Patient and Family Education website.