Finding Support for Kidney Disease

Facing a chronic illness alone can be hard for you and your family. If you have fears or concerns, try talking to people close to you. Also talk with your healthcare team and other people with kidney disease. Don't hesitate to ask for support or help when you need it.

Having a Ureteral Stent

A ureteral stent is temporarily inserted into a ureter to help drain urine into the bladder. Learn about the procedure and what to expect while you have a stent.

Understanding PEG Tube Placement

PEG tube feeding (also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is used when you can't swallow food safely, or there's a blockage in your esophagus or stomach, or you can't take enough food by mouth.

Tube Feeding: Skin Care

Learn about cleaning the skin, checking under the bolster, and caring for the mouth when tube feeding.

Continuous Tube Feeding

Here you will find information on filling and connecting the bag and turning on the pump for continuous tube feeding.