According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 47 percent of adults in the United States are living with hypertension—a condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated, exceeding 130/80 mmHg. If you’re a statistic, it’s not enough that you merely rely on your medications to manage your condition—getting involved in your treatment ... Read More ->
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Signs You Need to See a Kidney Doctor
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common kidney conditions in the United States, affecting roughly 37 million Americans. Despite its prevalence, approximately 90 percent of people living with CKD are unaware that they have it. Experts dub chronic kidney disease a “silent killer,” because the condition usually produces few and nonspecific symptoms, and thus, it often goes undiagnosed ... Read More ->
How Do Doctors Test for Kidney Failure?
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that there are roughly 661,000 Americans who are suffering from kidney failure. Of these, approximately 468,000 are on dialysis, and some 193,000 are living with a kidney transplant. Kidney failure has two different types: acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure is a potentially reversible condition that produces ... Read More ->
Preventing Recurrent Kidney Stones: How Can a Kidney Doctor Help?
Kidney stones also referred to as renal calculi, are small masses of crystallized minerals and salts that develop inside the kidneys. Kidney stones form when urine has a higher concentration of substances— such as calcium, oxalate, and uric acid—than it can dissolve. Kidney stones usually have no single cause, but they have various contributing factors, such as dehydration, certain diets (e.g., ... Read More ->
FAQs Regarding Kidney Transplants
The kidneys play a life-sustaining role in removing fluid and waste products from the body. Impairment of this function can be fatal. In advanced cases of kidney disease, a patient can either undergo regular dialysis or get a kidney transplant. During a kidney transplant, you will receive a healthy kidney from a donor to replace the diseased organ. The procedure has a high success rate, and ... Read More ->
