Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To help patients remain as healthy as possible, reduce the strain on kidneys, and control underlying conditions.

Dietary Management· Low-sodium diet to control blood pressure and fluid retention· Protein-controlled diet to reduce kidney workload· Managing potassium and phosphate intake
Regular Physical Activity· Moderate exercise to improve cardiovascular health and overall well-being· Weight management to reduce strain on kidneys
Smoking Cessation and Alcohol Moderation· Eliminating smoking to protect blood vessels and kidney function· Limiting alcohol intake to reduce kidney stress

ConsultNephrologistDietitianGeneral Practitioner

Medicinal Treatment

To control associated problems, slow the progression of kidney damage, and manage symptoms.

Blood Pressure Control· ACE inhibitors or ARBs to protect kidneys and lower blood pressure· Diuretics to manage fluid retention and swelling
Diabetes Management· Insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents to maintain blood glucose levels within target range
Cholesterol Management· Statins to lower high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk
Anemia Management· Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and iron supplements to treat anemia common in CKD
Bone and Mineral Disorder Management· Phosphate binders and vitamin D supplements to control calcium and phosphate levels

ConsultNephrologistEndocrinologistCardiologist

Surgical Treatment

To replace kidney function in advanced CKD (kidney failure) or manage severe complications.

Dialysis· Hemodialysis: Using a machine to filter blood outside the body, often requiring vascular access (AV fistula or graft)· Peritoneal Dialysis: Using the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) to filter blood inside the body, requiring a catheter insertion
Kidney Transplant· Surgical placement of a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor into the recipient's body· Requires lifelong immunosuppressive medication
Vascular Access Procedures· Creation of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or placement of an AV graft for hemodialysis access
Parathyroidectomy· Surgical removal of overactive parathyroid glands in cases of severe secondary hyperparathyroidism

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Surgical Options

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Lifestyle Modifications

To help patients remain as healthy as possible, reduce the strain on kidneys, and control underlying conditions.

Dietary Management· Low-sodium diet to control blood pressure and fluid retention· Protein-controlled diet to reduce kidney workload· Managing potassium and phosphate intake

Regular Physical Activity· Moderate exercise to improve cardiovascular health and overall well-being· Weight management to reduce strain on kidneys

Smoking Cessation and Alcohol Moderation· Eliminating smoking to protect blood vessels and kidney function· Limiting alcohol intake to reduce kidney stress

ConsultNephrologistDietitianGeneral Practitioner

Medicinal Treatment

To control associated problems, slow the progression of kidney damage, and manage symptoms.

Blood Pressure Control· ACE inhibitors or ARBs to protect kidneys and lower blood pressure· Diuretics to manage fluid retention and swelling

Diabetes Management· Insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents to maintain blood glucose levels within target range

Cholesterol Management· Statins to lower high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk

Anemia Management· Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and iron supplements to treat anemia common in CKD

Bone and Mineral Disorder Management· Phosphate binders and vitamin D supplements to control calcium and phosphate levels

ConsultNephrologistEndocrinologistCardiologist

Surgical Treatment

To replace kidney function in advanced CKD (kidney failure) or manage severe complications.

Dialysis· Hemodialysis: Using a machine to filter blood outside the body, often requiring vascular access (AV fistula or graft)· Peritoneal Dialysis: Using the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) to filter blood inside the body, requiring a catheter insertion

Kidney Transplant· Surgical placement of a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor into the recipient's body· Requires lifelong immunosuppressive medication

Vascular Access Procedures· Creation of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or placement of an AV graft for hemodialysis access

Parathyroidectomy· Surgical removal of overactive parathyroid glands in cases of severe secondary hyperparathyroidism

ConsultTransplant SurgeonVascular SurgeonNephrologist

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

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Surgical Options

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About This Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease