Kidney stones are small, hard deposits formed of substances in your urine. Kidney stones often develop in the urine due to a lack of liquid to help flush certain substances out of your body such as calcium, urate, oxalate, cystine, and phosphate. Kidney stones range in size. Very small stones under ¼” should be able to painlessly pass through the urinary tract. Larger stones, however, may get ... Read More ->
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What Is Diabetic Nephropathy?
An extremely common condition affecting approximately one in four adults with diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, also called diabetic kidney disease, impacts the body’s ability to manage the task of filtering and removing waste products and extra fluid. Misdiagnosed or left untreated, over time diabetic nephropathy may progress to kidney failure, resigning you to dialysis until you can find a donor's ... Read More ->
Three Ways to Treat Hypertension
Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure of the blood in your arteries starts to increase, thereby stressing your arteries. The bad news is that high blood pressure, which oftentimes is asymptomatic, can lead to any number of chronic or life-threatening ailments, to include stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. The good news is that, when properly ... Read More ->
Nephrologist vs Urologist
Do you know what the difference between a nephrologist and a urologist is? While they may sound similar, each of these medical physicians belongs to different specialized fields. If you are in need of one of these doctors, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. This will help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. What are Urologists and What Do They Treat? ... Read More ->
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a condition that affects approximately 75 million Americans. Roughly half of those have uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension is either when the person is not taking treatment to control their high blood pressure or when their hypertension is resistant to treatment – and it is therefore not being controlled. The ... Read More ->
