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
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How 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
Read MoreHow A Kidney Specialist Protects And Preserves The Health Of Your Kidneys
A kidney specialist, or nephrologist, is a doctor who can help you maximize kidney function and manage your kidney health if you are living with a condition such as chronic kidney disease. You can learn more about your kidneys and how to protect them here. The Role of The Kidneys The kidneys are two bean-shaped
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Foods for Your Kidneys
For patients with kidney health concerns, general wisdom about healthy eating doesn’t always apply. While many of the best and worst foods for your kidneys are fairly straightforward, some of the foods that are bad for your kidneys are those superfoods that are often touted as healthy options. That’s because a kidney-friendly diet, called a
Read MoreAre Some People at Higher Risk for Kidney Stones Than Others?
According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in 10 people will experience kidney stones at some point in their lifetimes. And if you’ve ever had a kidney stone pass through your urinary tract, you know the painful symptoms — excruciating pain along your side or back; nausea and vomiting; bloody or cloudy urine; fever and chills
Read MoreExercises for Patients with Hypertension
According to the American Heart Association, nearly a third of the population of the United States — more than 100 million people — have high blood pressure. These numbers are deeply concerning given that high blood pressure is associated with various conditions including stroke, heart disease, and kidney damage. Fortunately, there are relatively easy steps you
Read MoreWhat We Know About Coronavirus and the Kidneys
Much of what is currently known about the coronavirus has focused on the virus’s effect on the lungs. Yet recent research has also found a link between severe cases of COVID-19 and impaired kidney function. At this point, scientific findings are based on a limited number of patient studies. More investigation is needed to establish
Read MoreEating with Hypertension: Foods to Eat and to Avoid
If you suffer from hypertension, you’re not alone — hypertension is a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Because diet can have a major effect on hypertension, anyone diagnosed with hypertension should keep a close eye on their food and beverage consumption to minimize the risk of more serious diseases. What is
Read MoreCould Artificial Kidneys Save Lives One Day?
Dialysis treatment has remained largely unchanged for the last 50 years, but researchers have recently started exploring a variety of innovative kidney failure treatments ranging from more portable dialysis devices to artificial kidneys. While there is still a lot of work to be done before these products become widely available, these developments are promising and
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