WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE. This item is unavailable.WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE

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.

Rich Snyder, DO, holds a medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital and his Nephrology Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Synder is a contributing member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists, the Renal Physicians Association, and several other medical organizations. He has authored and coauthored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the best-selling author of What You Must Know About Kidney Disease and What You Must Know About Dialysis. In addition to being a popular speaker, Dr. Snyder has appeared on numerous radio and televisions shows throughout North America. He can be heard weekly on Improve Your Kidney Health, a radio show on the Voice America Health and Wellness channel dedicated to improving kidney health and fighting kidney disease. Currently, Dr. Snyder maintains a full-time clinical nephrology practice in Easton, Pennsylvania.