Kidney or renal failure is when one or both of your kidneys completely stop their function – the ability to filter blood. It is a state in which the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) becomes 0, which means there is no remaining kidney function. Renal failure, if left untreated, can be life-threatening. Recognizing the signs
Read MoreDialysis: What It Is & How It Works
According to reports, approximately 786,000 Americans live with end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD), of which about 71% are on dialysis. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those who have completely lost their normal kidney function. While dialysis is a commonly known term, many people are unaware of what it entails and how it works. So, whether you or
Read MoreHow to Cope with Electrolyte Disorder
An electrolyte imbalance occurs when the concentration of important minerals in the body becomes too high or too low. These minerals include sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. These minerals produce an electrical charge when dissolved in urine and blood. An imbalance of any of these minerals may cause a variety of symptoms
Read MoreUnderstanding Chronic Kidney Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in seven adults in the U.S.areon the verge of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is a condition in which kidneys are damaged slowly over a prolonged period and become unable to filter the blood the way they should, leading to the build-up
Read MoreWhat Kidney Failure Feels Like
Though the early stages of chronic kidney disease often go unnoticed, damage to the kidneys still occurs.Mostly, people start noticing symptoms of kidney disease when irreversible damage to their kidney occurs – usually at advanced stages. Kidney failure is the last stage of chronic kidney disease, affecting over 750,000 people in America each year. It
Read MoreKidney Failure: Facts and Treatment
Kidney failure is just what it sounds like–loss of kidney function to the point where your kidneys alone can no longer eliminate toxins and keep you alive. For individuals with chronic kidney disease, this is known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidney disease can be measured by the estimated glomerular
Read MoreHow to Prevent Kidney Stones?
Have you or anyone you know ever experienced having kidney stones? If so, you must be very familiar with the excruciating pain that comes with it. Despite their size, they can give you a lot of trouble medically and financially. About one in ten people also experience the condition at least once in their life.
Read MoreKidney Stones 101: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that about one in 10 people will have kidney stones at some point during their lifetime? Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiasis, renal calculi, or urolithiasis, are the hard deposits of salts and minerals that can form inside your kidneys. You can avoid developing a kidney stone by always drinking plenty of
Read MoreHow Nephrologists Help Patients with Renal Failure
Renal failure,which is another term for kidney failure or kidney disease,occurs when the kidneyslose 85% or moreof their normal function. This is measured by the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is how well your kidneys are filtering the blood. Normal GFR ranges from 90 to 120mL/min/1.73 m2, and your kidney doctor has probably shown you
Read MoreWhat Causes A Kidney To Fail & What Are Its Treatments?
Healthy kidneys are essential for maintaining overall health. They do many important jobs, such as making sure there is a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in the blood and regulating blood pressure. There are a number of conditions that can lead to poor kidney health, which if left untreated can cause the kidneys
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