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Imagine being told that your kidneys have been damaged. One of the first questions that might come to mind is surprisingly simple: Can they grow back? The idea is not as far-fetched as it sounds. Some parts of the human body have a remarkable ability to recover after injury. The liver, for example, is well …
Whether kidney damage can be reversed depends on what caused it and how long it has been present. Some kidney problems, particularly certain cases of acute kidney injury (AKI), can improve when the underlying cause is treated. However, established chronic kidney disease (CKD) and long-term kidney scarring generally cannot be completely reversed. The good news …
If you have kidney disease, the foods you eat can affect how much sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients your body has to manage. However, not everyone with CKD has the same dietary restrictions. In general, five types of foods are often worth limiting: processed meats, canned soups and packaged meals, foods with added phosphorus, …