Kidneys are remarkably resilient, with people remaining perfectly healthy even if only one of their two kidneys is functioning correctly. However, advanced kidney disease affects millions of people across the country. The most common treatment for kidney failure is dialysis, which is a costly and time-consuming treatment that limits the patient’s quality of life. Hence, many patients hope for a ... Read More ->
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What Is Diabetic Nephropathy?
An extremely common condition affecting approximately one in four adults with diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, also called diabetic kidney disease, impacts the body’s ability to manage the task of filtering and removing waste products and extra fluid. Misdiagnosed or left untreated, over time diabetic nephropathy may progress to kidney failure, resigning you to dialysis until you can find a donor's ... Read More ->
5 Tips for Kidney Stone Prevention
According to recent studies, the prevalence of kidney stones is on the rise. In fact, one in ten of us will have a kidney stone in our lifetime. The actual cause of kidney stones varies, however certain risk factors can make developing one more likely. So how can we reduce our chances of developing a kidney stone? It’s easier than you might think! Kidney stones form when there is a build-up of ... Read More ->
Understanding the Causes of Kidney Stones
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 ->
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 ->
