Management of Hypertension and Kidney Disease
When most people hear of hypertension or high blood pressure, they associate the causes with genetic makeup, diet, obesity, and lack of physical exercise. They [...]
Hematuria and Proteinuria: What You Need to Know
Urine plays a vital role in diagnosing health conditions. In fact, your physician may request a urine sample for diagnostic purposes more frequently than you [...]
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
How to Cope Living With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) does not mean your life is over. Just in the United States alone, 37 million people [...]
How to Manage Anemia in Kidney Diseases
Anemia is a health condition that occurs when the body lacks enough red blood cells to supply enough oxygen to all parts of the body [...]
Acute Kidney Injury: Symptoms, Risks, Treatment
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), also known as acute kidney failure, is a condition that is known to develop quickly. In some patients, it has been [...]
Nephrology And What A Nephrologist Treats
Nephrology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the kidneys and the acute and chronic conditions that affect them. Nephrologists study their specialty [...]
Painful Connection of UTIs and Kidney Infections
Overview of the Urinary System The urinary system includes the urethra and bladder, known as the lower urinary tract, and the ureters and the kidneys. [...]
The Causes and Prevention of Kidney Stones
The Causes and Prevention of Kidney Stones Kidney stones are a fairly common health issue with varied approaches to treatment and ways to help prevent [...]
Managing Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome
What Is Glomerulonephritis? This intimidating word refers to a specific type of kidney disorder. Kidneys are amazing organs that perform complex functions. Filtering waste products [...]