Pre- and Post-Kidney Transplant Care
Kidney transplantation is a procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into a patient with kidney failure. The process of kidney [...]
Nourishing Your Kidneys: Foods And Beverages That Promote Kidney Health
Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood, and maintaining the proper balance of minerals and electrolytes in [...]
Do You Know Your Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common chronic medical condition that millions of Americans suffer from. In fact, according to the [...]
Understanding Dialysis
Kidney failure or kidney disease can be a debilitating and life-altering condition, but dialysis is a medical procedure that can help patients live longer, healthier [...]
Anemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower-than-normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein that allows [...]
All About The Kidneys
At Richmond Nephrology Associates, we specialize in the kidneys. We treat a variety of kidney issues, such as chronic kidney disease and chronic kidney stones. [...]
What Is Acute Kidney Injury?
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common, occurring in more than 13 million people every year. You are more at risk for AKI if you are [...]
What Is Lupus Nephritis?
Lupus Nephritis is a disease caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This occurs when lupus triggers the immune system to inflame and attack the kidneys. [...]
5 Quick Facts About Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disease characterized by many cysts growing inside the kidneys. Kidney tissue becomes damaged. Nephrons get affected by the [...]
Chronic Kidney Stones Explained
Some people experience kidney stones a few times in their lives, while others suffer from chronic kidney stones. What are they? Who is at risk [...]