Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment options

There are several treatments available if you have reached Stage 5 CKD

Once you’ve been diagnosed with CKD, it can seem like everything changes. Waste starts to build up in your blood, and you may feel sick, experiencing symptoms that can include headaches, nausea, swelling, and even bad breath. There is no cure for CKD, but if you progress to Stage 5 CKD, there are kidney failure treatments that can help take over the work your kidneys can no longer do.

These treatments are dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative care.

Dialysis

Dialysis is the medical term for removing the waste and extra fluid from your blood that your kidneys can no longer remove themselves. When the waste is gone, you may feel better.

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Kidney transplantation

A kidney transplant is an option that requires a major operation. During a transplant, a healthy donor kidney is placed into your body. The healthy kidney then takes over the work that your kidneys can no longer do.

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Conservative care

Conservative care is a treatment option focusing on comfort. The decision to let kidney disease run its course will eventually result in death from kidney failure.

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