Patients
The information contained in this section is intended for UK audiences and should serve as educational material only.
NxStage believes in the power of education, and the information contained in these pages is intended to help patients understand their disease state, therapy options, benefits, and risks of each modality. In addition, it is important to understand the patient stories contained on this website do not reflect benefits experienced by all patients. Individual results may vary.
How we can help
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To understand end-stage renal disease, it’s important to understand how kidneys work. When your kidneys fail, they can no longer perform vital tasks, such as filtering waste and controlling blood pressure. -
Depending on the type of dialysis treatment option you select, you may have to alter your lifestyle dramatically. Before talking to your doctor and care team, think about the things that are important to you. -
We’ve put together some tips to help you get the most out of your conversation with your doctor. When you take an active role in your own healthcare, you have the best chance of creating a treatment plan with your doctor that is right for your unique needs.
Patient Stories
Understand. Overcome. Thrive.
Performing haemodialysis treatments at home may improve your quality of life and provide clinical benefits. Find out more about some of the patients whose lives changed with more frequent home haemodialysis.