The kidneys are important for overall health, and keeping them functioning at their best helps to prevent health problems in the future. One in three people is at risk of kidney disease, which can lead to lifelong problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, nerve damage, and kidney failure. By following these simple steps, you can improve how your kidneys function. Watch What You ... Read More ->
Commonwealth Nephrology Associates
How to Keep Your High Blood Pressure in Check
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 ->
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 ->
Is Your Kidney Healthy? Five Warning Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in seven adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). It's the ninth leading cause of death in the country. Nonetheless, approximately 90 percent of those who have CKD are not even aware that they have it. Learn about the five warning signs of CKD and where you can get high-quality kidney disease ... Read More ->
