Kidney Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

15. Is dialysis a cure for kidney failure? - cont'd

Although patients with kidney failure are now living longer than ever, over the years kidney disease can cause problems such as heart disease, bone disease, arthritis, nerve damage, infertility, and malnutrition. So to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible while on dialysis, follow your doctor's recommendations, take your medications, and continue to follow the lifestyle and dietary habits you adopted to slow the progression of kidney disease.