If you or a loved one has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or kidney failure, there are treatment options. Learning all you can, staying positive, and taking an active role in your care are important to staying healthy and living well. Learning about all of your treatment options and talking about them with your healthcare team and your family members will help you make the best choice for you.
It is important to make the decision about which treatment you would prefer as soon after your diagnosis as possible. This section covers treatments to help problems that can occur in the early stages of CKD like anemia and high blood pressure. It covers treatments used to replace lost kidney function if the kidneys fail: dialysis and kidney transplant. You’ll also find helpful information on what you should think about when you decide which treatment will be the best fit for your life.
Choosing the Right Treatment
There is a lot to think about to decide which treatment is right for you. Review a list of things that may help you choose your treatment. Download a checklist of questions that you can bring to your doctor to talk about.
CKD Treatment
This page shows treatment options for the early stages of CKD. You can also look for a CKD treatment facility near you.
Home Dialysis
Learn about your home treatment options for kidney failure, including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, and nocturnal hemodialysis and see how they work.
In-Center Hemodialysis
Click here to learn about your in-center hemodialysis options, find a facility near you, and find out about the Patient Travel Service.
Kidney Transplants
This page has helpful information about kidney transplants, including how to apply for one. You will also find links to other kidney transplant resources.
Choosing the Right Treatment Facility
No matter what kind of treatment you choose, finding the right treatment facility is important. Find out what you should think about when you choose a treatment facility and read a checklist of things to review to help you decide. .
Paying for Treatment
Find information about Medicare, private insurance, and other ways to pay for your CKD treatments.
Non-treatment of Kidney Disease
Some people choose not to treat their kidney failure. Learn when this might make sense, what will happen if you don’t get treatment, and what to think about when you decide.
Summary
Click here for a quick summary of this section: Find out about the importance of treating kidney disease, the kinds of treatment available, the risks of non-treatment, and things to think about when choosing a dialysis facility.
