Quick Tip:

Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, to help prevent or slow down kidney disease.

 

Lifestyle changes like exercising, avoiding smoking, and eating kidney-friendly foods can help people with kidney disease stay healthy.

 
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Common Concerns

You might find you face new challenges as you begin your dialysis treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Certain medications and being on dialysis can create conditions that can be physically uncomfortable. This is quite common.

To learn more about these subjects and what you can do to feel better, click on one of the following topics:


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Itching
Trouble sleeping
Constipation
Diarrhea
Smoking

Be sure to contact your health care provider if symptoms are extreme or last longer than two days.