If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know just how excruciating it can be. The good news is that there are expert nephrologists who can help you prevent them from recurring. We’ll start by better understanding what kidney stones are, what causes them, and which lifestyle changes may help you prevent them. What Are Kidney Stones? What Are the Symptoms? Kidney stones are hard deposits made up ... Read More ->
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertension-Induced Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is slow, progressive damage to the kidneys that can lead to a loss of kidney function. Although the damage is not reversible, its progress may be slowed with treatment that focuses on the underlying cause of a patient’s kidney disease. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common causes of kidney disease. In fact, more than half of people with kidney disease ... Read More ->
Chronic Kidney Disease
What is Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) – one of the most serious illnesses of the kidneys – is nicknamed “the silent killer” because it presents very subtle and mild symptoms, sometimes no symptoms at all, and often is diagnosed as something less serious or not life-threatening. A surprising number of issues and factors can lead to CKD. If you’re unfamiliar with CKD or unsure ... Read More ->