Before You Look for Information on Kidney Disease

Sorting through the wealth of online information on kidney disease can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with kidney disease, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guide to Kidney Diseases

Dr. Brian Lipps, the About.com guide to Kidney Diseases, has loads of information of interest to parents of children with kidney disease. Start with these three articles on kidney basics.

Around the About network

There's information on kidney disease all around About.com. Start with these three sites.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment.

U.S. organizations

These U.S.-based organizations offer information, services and support to individuals with kidney disease and their families.

International organizations

Organizations around the world provide support and information for families of children with kidney disease. Start with these three.

For parents

These sites, by parents and for parents, offer information and support from families who have been there.

For children

These sites offer information on kidney disease in a fun, child-friendly package.