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What Is a Low Potassium Diet?
Potassium is a mineral that’s naturally found in many foods you eat, such as bananas and baked potatoes with the skin on. It plays a critical role in keeping your heartbeat regular and helps your muscles work right. However, there are times your trusted team at Texas Advanced Renal Health may recommend a low potassium…
Read MoreWhat Are Signs and Symptoms You May Need to Start Dialysis?
Dialysis is a treatment that filters out waste material and excess fluids from the body when the kidneys don’t function as they should. Your trusted team at Texas Advanced Renal Health will guide you through this care process. We are committed to ensuring our valued patients maintain the best possible quality of life! Why Would…
Read MoreWhat Is a Low Sodium Diet?
Sodium is a mineral naturally found in foods such as eggs and vegetables and is the main component of table salt. While it performs many essential functions in the body and is vital to your health, there are times we may recommend a low sodium diet. That’s usually the case with heart failure, high blood…
Read MoreHow Does COVID-19 Affect Your Kidneys
Most people who contract COVID-19 recover fully within weeks or sometimes months. However, some people develop long-term complications, including lung, heart, and even kidney problems. Here’s all you need to know about the pandemic’s effects on the kidneys and how you can stay safe. COVID-19 and the Kidneys The kidneys are bean-shaped organs below your…
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