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84 Patient Education Resources

Oral Irons and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1469

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.

Parathyroidectomy and Kidney Disease

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-0739

Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WJ85-1603

A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is done to treat a stone in your kidney. This pamphlet gives information about the day of surgery, after surgery, your follow-up appointment, and after you leave the hospital.

Polyoma Virus and BK Virus

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1510

People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk of infection from the BK virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of BK virus, how BK virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Prednisone for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2419

Prednisone is a type of medication known as a corticosteroid. It works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

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