Our kidneys are made of millions of functional units called nephrons. Each nephron has a tiny glomerulus filter that filters the waste and excess fluid from your body. Sometimes, these tiny filters of the kidneys become inflamed, possibly due to an underlying condition like diabetes, infection and lupus, genetics, or an unknown reason. This condition
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If you have received a diagnosis of a kidney infection, kidney failure, or chronic kidney disease or are at risk for developing any of these or other kidney diseases, you may need to see a nephrologist. Nephrologists, otherwise known as kidney specialists, are medical doctors who practice nephrology (a specialty of internal medicine related to
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Our kidneys are essential organs responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from our blood, balancing electrolyte levels, and producing hormones that regulate blood pressure and red blood cell production. Unfortunately, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to kidney failure if left untreated. In this article, we’ll explore the
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A kidney specialist, also known as a nephrologist, is a medical doctor with expertise in the care of your kidneys. A kidney specialist practice nephrology – a specialty within internal medicine that is focused on treating and managing kidney issues. Whether you have kidney disease or are at risk for developing kidney disease, a nephrologist
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Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the abdomen toward your back and upwards of the hips. They run a number of vital physiological functions, including waste elimination in the form of urine. Your nephrologist, or kidney specialist, understands how the intricacies of kidney anatomy play a role in your overall health. Here’s more
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When people experience back or flank pain related to their kidneys, it’s up to the primary care physician or kidney specialist to discover what this means. Kidney pain can be experienced in a variety of ways, and it is important to understand how it manifests. The Nature of Kidney Pain Kidney pain usually happens in
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You may have heard of skin infections, throat infections, and ear infections, but there is another fairly common infection that affects your kidneys, called a kidney infection. Kidney infection occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, invade your kidney and start multiplying. It is also called pyelonephritis. If you have received a diagnosis of kidney infection,
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Hypertension or high blood pressure is an increasingly prevalent condition in the United States, affecting approximately 47% of people in the United States, says Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure is named a ‘silent killer’ primarily because it puts you at risk for several serious life-threatening conditions like stroke and heart disease
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