Hypervolemia, or fluid overload, is a condition in which there is too much fluid in the blood. Although the body does need plenty of fluid to remain healthy, too much can cause a dangerous imbalance.

Nephrologists must consider fluid overload effects when prescribing dialysis, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).

Volume overload, or the accumulation of extra fluid in the body, is often present at the start of peritoneal dialysis and is tied to an increased risk for death, according to a new study. The research ...

A new study published in CJASN found substantial volume overload, or too much fluid in the body, in patients with kidney failure who initiated peritoneal dialysis. Volume overload tended to improve ...