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

Read on for tips about taking a diuretic safely, and signs that you should call your health care provider.

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It helps relax your blood vessels and can lower your blood pressure and relieve chest pain.

A central line is often used instead of a standard I.V. line when you need treatment for longer than a week or so. The line can send medicine or nutrition right into your bloodstream.

It’s important to care for your central venous access device correctly. Here's how.

Your doctor will teach you how to care for your catheter and exit site. Good care is important to prevent infection. If an infection occurs, the catheter may have to be taken out. A new one will have to be put in at a later date.

Anemia is a health problem that affects your blood. Normally, the kidneys make a protein called erythropoietin. It tells your body when to make new red blood cells. But if you have kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to make enough of this protein. You may also not have enough iron in your body. Iron is vital to making red blood cells.

By lowering high blood pressure, you can reduce the amount of damage to your kidneys and help slow any progression of kidney disease. Visit your doctor as scheduled, and follow the tips in this article.

Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) at a healthy level is key for managing diabetes and slowing or preventing kidney damage. Read on to learn more.