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Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Nephrologist

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Nephrologist

  • What is the diagnosis and prognosis for my kidneys?
  • What are my treatment options?
  • What are the side effects of my medications and will they interact with other drugs?
  • Should I test my urine at home and weigh myself every morning?
  • How many milligrams (mg) of sodium should be consuming per day?
  • Besides sodium, are there other dietary or other lifestyle changes I should make?
  • What are the next steps if I relapse or do not respond to treatment?
  • Do I need a biopsy?
  • What symptoms should I look out for?
  • When should I call the doctor?

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