Health

FAQ’s Part III

March 28, 2009

What will happen if I refuse pre-ESRD care? Refusing pre-ESRD care may result in accelleration of kidney damage and earlier development of or worsening of complications of CKD, such as anemia, loss of appetite and fatigue. In short, progression to ESRD or early death may become inevitable. Cardiovascular complications such as heart enlargement and heart [...]

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FAQ’s Part II

March 27, 2009

What are the signs and symptoms of CKD? Knowing the symptoms of kidney disease can help people detect it early enough to get treatment. Signs and symptoms of CKD include: Changes in urination – making more or less urine than usual, feeling pressure when urinating, changes in the color of urine, foamy or bubbly urine, [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Part I

March 26, 2009

I have been meaning to share some FAQ’s on kidney failure these past few days. Though I wasn’t able to get the chance because of my dialysis schedule. But finally, I am posting this now to promote awareness on kidney failure. My heartfelt thanks to the Philippine Society of Nephrology, where I got this information, [...]

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Greatest Surprise

March 23, 2009

It was May 23, 2003 when I was first diagnosed with kidney failure. I was hospitalized for a simple nosebleed and one thing led to another until my doctor told me the bad news. It’s not that bad actually, for I learned early in life to accept the unexpected things that come on my way. [...]

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Finally!

March 21, 2009

At last… after much ado, I have finally set up my new blog that mainly focuses on my current medical condition. I am suffering from Kidney Failure and has been on Hemodialysis for almost six years now. Through this blog, I hope I could share with you useful information about Kidney Failure as well as [...]

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