Water and Kidney Disease – What is the link?
Water helps your kidneys remove waste products from your blood in the form of urine.
June 2, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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Newly Defined Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a major health problem across the globe. Early intervention is the most effective way to reduce the economic burden of chronic kidney disease. The best way to intervene early is to identify people with both defined and newly defined risk factors of chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure and diabetes are […]
May 17, 2024
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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease
On This Page: High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease (Hypertension) Kidneys and their function Effect of High Blood Pressure on Kidneys Risk factors for High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease Symptoms of High Blood Pressure Advanced Kidney Disease Symptoms How Do Nephrologists Diagnose Kidney Disease? How can you prevent kidney disease from High Blood Pressure […]
May 11, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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Beware! Summer Time – Heat Effects & Kidney Problems
Summer heat and kidney disease Most heat illnesses occur during summer and in humid environments. When the body temperature rises up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is above 70%, heat stroke occurs. An individual’s ability to dissipate heat becomes less effective because both temperature and humidity are high. Heat illness can be life-threatening – […]
April 24, 2024
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What is the uACR (Urine Albumin-Creatinine ratio)?
Albumin is a protein normally found in the blood. An uACR is the urine albumin-creatinine ratio. This helps in revealing whether you have albumin in your urine.
April 14, 2024
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Hair Dye Use, Poisoning, and Kidney Damage Risk
Hair dye and kidney disease Hair dye is a popular cosmetic product used by millions of people around the world to change the color of their hair or cover up gray hair The majority of people are unaware of the side effects of hair dye. It is emerging as an important health concern across the […]
April 5, 2024
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Are You at Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease risk factors Chronic Kidney disease is common in Asians, especially in India. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two major leading causes of chronic kidney disease in India and also in other parts of the world. Many people are living a sedentary lifestyle with very little activity levels. Hectic lifestyle, work-related […]
March 31, 2024
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High and Low Calcium Levels & Kidney Disease
Calcium is the most common and vital mineral in the body. It is mostly stored in the bones. Calcium is also present in the blood. Apart from making the bones strong, calcium helps in the proper functioning of nerves, the nervous system, muscles, and the heart. It also helps in clotting the blood when you […]
March 22, 2024
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High Potassium and Kidney Disease – What is the Link?
High potassium levels in the body do not show any warning signs or symptoms. Symptoms if manifest are often nonspecific – such as weakness, nausea, and heart palpitations. Therefore, hyperkalemia or high potassium levels can lead to serious heart problems and sudden death. Prevalence of Hyperkalemia In general, 2 to 3 percent of the general […]