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Newly Diagnosed

Were you recently told that you have a kidney disorder and you need to see a specialist? Have a question about its work up, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis? Want to know what you can expect when you see the specialist? Find the answers to your questions about being new diagnosed with a kidney disorder here.
Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylate poisoning can be fatal if not recognized early and treated aggressively. Learn more about salicylate toxicity, how a salicylate overdose can be recognized, and how it is treated.
Defining the Kidney Related Problem
Hundreds of different diseases and conditions can cause kidney problems. Before figuring out what is causing a kidney problem, you need to know what the kidney problem is first.
What Is A Kidney Doctor?
Did your doctor say that you need to see a kidney doctor? Find out more about kidney doctors and what they do.
First Visit to the Kidney Doctor
Seeing the kidney doctor for the first time is not that much different than seeing any other doctor except their attention will be focused principally on the kidney.
Chronic Kidney Disease Is Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
Chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 20 million Americans. Chronic kidney disease is underdiagnosed and undertreated.

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