What You Must Know about Kidney Disease (Paperback)

Llambro Llaguri

ISBN 10: 0757005411 / ISBN 13: 9780757005411

Published by Square One Publishers, Garden City Park, NY, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Understand and deal with kidney disease and its related problems. While the news that you or someone you love has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 37 million Americans it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. The new edition of What You Must Know about Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer all your questions but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to evaluate and choose both conventional treatments and complementary therapies. The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys' structure and function and discusses common kidney disorders. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand the status of your health and your prognosis. Part Two examines kidney problems and their conventional treatments. Part Three presents an in-depth look at the most effective complementary treatments available, from simple lifestyle changes to nutritional and herbal supplementation, meditation, and more. There is so much you can do to improve both your kidney health and your overall well-being. What You Must Know about Kidney Disease provides you with the knowledge you need to be a wise participant in your own health care. "A guide to kidney disease, with up-to-date information needed to cope with this disorder. This book provides patients with the knowledge they need to be wise participants in their own health care"-- Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What You Must Know about Kidney Disease (Paperback)
• Publisher: Square One Publishers, Garden City Park, NY
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0757005411
• ISBN 13: 9780757005411
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Understand and deal with kidney disease and its related problems.

While the news that you or someone you love has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 37 million Americans it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. The new edition of What You Must Know about Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer all your questions but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to evaluate and choose both conventional treatments and complementary therapies.

The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys’ structure and function and discusses common kidney disorders. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand the status of your health and your prognosis. Part Two examines kidney problems and their conventional treatments. Part Three presents an in-depth look at the most effective complementary treatments available, from simple lifestyle changes to nutritional and herbal supplementation, meditation, and more.

There is so much you can do to improve both your kidney health and your overall well-being. What You Must Know about Kidney Disease provides you with the knowledge you need to be a wise participant in your own health care.

About the Author

Rich Snyder, DO, holds a medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Snyder 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. He is also the author and coauthor of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and the best-selling What You Must Know about Dialysis. In addition to teaching future clinicians, Dr. Snyder maintains a part-time clinical nephrology practice in eastern Pennsylvania.

Llambro Llaguri Jr. received his master’s degree in biomedical science from the University of Pittsburgh. With a background in biology and psychology, he focuses on improving medical literacy and advocating for patients. In collaboration with Dr. Richard Snyder, DO, Llambro strives to make complex medical information accessible and empowering for readers. Beyond academics, he is dedicated to volunteering with local hospitals and organizations in eastern Pennsylvania.