Chronic kidney disease is divided into five different stages based on how well the kidneys are functioning. As the stages progress, kidney damage becomes worse, resulting in kidney function loss. It is important to understand the stages of CKD progression and the steps you can take to help slow down the damage to your kidneys. … Read more
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If your healthcare provider has just told you that you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can be a shock to the system, especially if you have no symptoms or signs of kidney damage. Every year, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with CKD. Many people only find out about their kidney … Read more
Editors note: Original publish date: Mar 12, 2024- Updated on June 1, 2024 After a kidney transplant, previous food restrictions you experienced when on dialysis are no longer required. The main goal of your post-transplant diet is to help fight infection, maintain muscle strength, and provide your body with the nutrients and minerals it needs … Read more
Insulin (a hormone) and potassium (an essential mineral) both play vital roles in the body. Insulin helps to control and maintain blood sugar levels in a healthy range, slowing or preventing kidney damage. The kidneys have an essential role in maintaining the right amount of potassium in the body. Both high and low potassium levels … Read more
Alport syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects the kidneys. This condition is caused by problems with three genes that control how parts of the eyes, kidneys, and ears are formed. Alport syndrome almost always results in kidney disease and may also result in eye and hearing problems. While there is no cure for … Read more
The kidneys filter waste products, toxins, and excess fluid from the bloodstream. They also play important roles in other essential functions in the body. Without correctly functioning kidneys, the build-up of waste products, fluid, and toxins can negatively affect other organs in the body. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common condition that affects approximately … Read more
Editors note: Original publish date: Feb 3, 2024 – Updated on June 1, 2024 Water is essential for human life. Dehydration is a common condition that occurs when there isn’t enough fluid in the body. Low body water can be caused by not drinking enough fluids or by losing fluids from the body faster than … Read more
Cystinosis is an inherited disorder that causes an abnormal buildup of cystine (an amino acid) in the body. This rare disease typically presents in infants and children when they are young. There is currently no cure for this rare disease. However, there are available treatments that can improve life expectancy. Key Points Cystinosis is a … Read more
The urinary system is responsible for making and expelling urine, which is made up of extra fluid and waste products. For urination to occur normally, all organs in the urinary tract need to work together in the correct order. The urinary tract is made up of two ureters, two kidneys, a urethra, and the bladder. … Read more
Editors note: Original publish date: Jan 03, 2024 – Updated on June 24, 2024 The bladder and kidneys are both part of the urinary tract. They play an essential role in filtering out wastes and toxins from the bloodstream and removing them from the body as urine. What we eat and drink has an impact … Read more
