Rich Snyder – författare

After the initial diagnosis of kidney disease, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE is designed not only to answer these questions, but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to cope with this potentially devastating problem. The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys' structure and function as well as the problems and symptoms associated with kidney disease. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand both status and prognosis. Part Two examines the most common kidney diseases and their conventional treatments. Part Three provides an in-depth look at the most effective complementary treatments available to patients, from changes in lifestyle and diet to the use of alternative healing methods. The diagnosis of kidney disease is the first step of an unexpected journey. WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE will help you understand the challenges ahead, become an effective advocate for yourself or your loved one, and—most important—choose the very best treatments available.

When an individual's kidneys are unable to remove enough waste and excess water from the blood, the standard treatment is dialysis. The person is hooked up to a dialysis machine - typically, three times a week for at least three to four hours of treatment - with the machine performing some of the functions normally completed by the kidneys. Although a proven life-saving technique, over time, the process can become both physically debilitating and psychologically difficult. As the world's population ages, more people go on dialysis every year and each has to find answers to important questions about treatment. To address these pressing issues, kidney specialist, Dr. Rich Snyder, has written a complete guide to dialysis. This book not only answers common questions, but, also, offers practical advice, commonsense strategies and complementary options. The book begins with an introduction to dialysis - how it works, what types are available and how you can manage accessibility and time. The author then goes on to explain the importance of blood tests and how you can learn to read and understand them, common drugs and the complications that may arise from their use and the all-too-common problems of inflammation and heart disease. Dr. Snyder then offers crucial information on natural supplements, lifestyle changes and nutrition. In addition, he looks at the psychological impact of the treatment and offers coping tactics that can help you deal successfully with the issues associated with dialysis. For most people, dialysis is an unplanned and uncharted journey. In this book, Dr. Snyder provides you with a powerful beacon to light the path ahead with compassion and with rock-solid answers to your most important questions. This is a book you can turn to time and time again.