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Learn how doctors find the cause of kidney infection with information from your medical and family history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests.

Overview of kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, a urinary tract infection that results from bacteria or a virus that moves to one or both of your kidneys.

Learn about continuous ambulatory (CAPD) and continuous cycling (CCPD) peritoneal dialysis treatments you do at home—how to prepare, do exchanges, and risks.

Overview of kidney transplant, a surgery to place a healthy kidney from a donor into your body. A kidney transplant is a treatment for kidney failure.

Explains in an easy-to-read format how food affects hemodialysis patients and describes the role of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, protein, sodium, calories, and vitamins and minerals.

Overview of hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure, including information on home and in-center dialysis, preparation, vascular access, and complications.

Learn about what foods and drinks you will need to keep track of to make your kidney failure treatment work better and improve how you feel.

Learn about conservative management for kidney failure—what happens if you say “no” to dialysis—managing symptoms, quality of life, preparing for death.

Chart helps you compare kidney failure treatment choices—hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplant—schedule, flexibility, diet, training, and more.

Overview of kidney failure treatment options: how to choose and pay for treatment, planning ahead, preparing advance directives, dialysis, and transplant.