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Davita Huntington Dialysis

Nation-wide Kidney care center focusing on both Hemo and PD dialysis in end-stage renal failure patients.

Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming. Understanding your kidney disease, or renal disease, is the first step in taking control of your health. Read on for a broad overview of CKD, from basic terminology and risk factors to how to slow its progression.

What is kidney disease?

When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer able to remove waste effectively from your body or balance your fluids. This buildup of wastes can change the chemistry of your body, causing some symptoms you can feel—and others you don’t.

With kidney diseases, the first symptoms you may have are ones that you won’t feel but that will show up in tests that your doctor orders. It’s important to find a kidney doctor (also called a nephrologist). Partner closely with your nephrologist and health care team as early as possible.

Symptoms of kidney disease

A CKD diagnosis may come as a surprise to many people, because the symptoms are often times subtle. The signs of kidney disease are:

  • Change in urination
  • Swelling
  • Fatigue
  • Skin rash
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Feeling cold
  • Dizziness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • High blood pressure

In many cases, kidney damage is the result of another illness that has progressed slowly over the years. The two main causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. If your kidney disease is the result of one of these conditions, the best way to manage it is to treat the illness that is causing it.

Oct 11, 2026
Full time
Patient Care Technician Norwalk
Davita Huntington Dialysis Norwalk, CA
DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals – including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs – to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose. DaVita – which is Italian for "giving life" – is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our...