Uncontrolled hypertension is a major cause of kidney disease. Over time, high blood pressure damages the small filters in the kidneys, reducing their ability to remove waste products from the blood. When the kidneys stop working, dialysis takes over the job of cleaning the blood and eliminating excess fluid in the body. Dialysis is a lifesaver […]
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