Avoiding Dialysis with Medicine and Lifestyle Changes | Duke Health

As a survivor of kidney cancer, Adrienna Maisonet Morales understands that life is a gift. That why she does everything she can to stay healthy. Her Duke nephrologist, Crystal Tyson, MD, is right beside her to help. Together, they carefully manage her diet, daily activities, stress levels, water intake, and more to keep her kidneys in top condition. Here, she and Dr. Tyson talk about the journey and how they successfully overcame obstacles along the way.

Kidney care at Duke Health: https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/nephrology?utm_campaign=youtube%20partnership&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video

00:00 Intro
00:32 Why do kidneys matter?
00:47 How can I protect my kidneys?
02:27 Can I avoid dialysis and kidney transplant?

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