Dr. Mo

MYTH: All swelling is from the kidneys.

TRUTH: Swelling can come from heart, liver, veins, salt intake, medications, or kidneys.
Try this: Track daily weight and blood pressure; discuss sudden changes with your clinician.
Follow Dr. Mo for kidney + transplant clarity.
Education only. Please consult your clinician for individualized advice.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Alcohol doesn't affect kidneys.

TRUTH: Alcohol can affect BP, dehydration risk, and liver/heart health.
Quick tip: Discuss safe limits with your clinician.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Dialysis means you can't have a normal diet.

TRUTH: Diet changes help, but many people eat well with guidance.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Dialysis is the end of the road.

TRUTH: Dialysis can be a bridge to transplant or stable long-term therapy.
Practical tip: Focus on quality of life and safety.
Follow for simple kidney & transplant education.
Education only — not medical advice.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Smoking only affects lungs, not kidneys.

TRUTH: Smoking increases vascular risk and can worsen kidney outcomes.
Try this: If you smoke, getting help to quit is kidney-protective.
Follow Dr. Mo for kidney + transplant clarity.
Education only. Please consult your clinician for individualized advice.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Diuretics (water pills) fix kidney disease.

TRUTH: Diuretics can relieve swelling but don't reverse CKD.
Quick tip: Treat the cause and protect kidneys long-term (BP, diabetes, protein).

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Only older adults get kidney disease.

TRUTH: CKD can affect any age, especially with diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Kidney disease always means low potassium.

TRUTH: Many CKD patients have high potassium, not low.
Practical tip: Follow your labs and care plan.
Follow for simple kidney & transplant education.
Education only — not medical advice.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.

MYTH: Protein shakes are always good for dialysis patients.

TRUTH: Some shakes are high in potassium/phosphorus/sodium.
Try this: Choose products with your dietitian based on labs.
Follow Dr. Mo for kidney + transplant clarity.
Education only. Please consult your clinician for individualized advice.

— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim (Kidney Transplant Expert)
Educational only — not personal medical advice.