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What Are The Top 3 Ways That Doctors Recommend To Improve How Your Kidneys Are Functioning?

Kidney Function

The kidneys are important for overall health, and keeping them functioning at their best helps to prevent health problems in the future. One in three people is at risk of kidney disease, which can lead to lifelong problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, nerve damage, and kidney failure. By following these simple steps, you can improve how your kidneys function. Watch What You ... Read More ->

Recovery from a Kidney Transplant

Kidneys are remarkably resilient, with people remaining perfectly healthy even if only one of their two kidneys is functioning correctly. However, advanced kidney disease affects millions of people across the country. The most common treatment for kidney failure is dialysis, which is a costly and time-consuming treatment that limits the patient’s quality of life. Hence, many patients hope for a ... Read More ->

How to Deal With Kidney Stones and Kidney Stone Treatment

Kidney Stone Treatment

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 ->

Reasons Why Your Primary Doctor Might Recommend Seeing a Nephrologist

Nephrologist

A nephrologist is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ailments that affect the kidneys. Many people may not realize how prone their kidneys could be to issues such as kidney stones or kidney failure. If your primary care doctor suggests that you see a nephrologist, it is imperative that you heed his or her advice. What follows are some common signs, symptoms, and medical ... Read More ->

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The nephrologists at Commonwealth Nephrology Associates are experts in all types of in-center and home dialysis. Our kidney specialists focus on treating both common and complex kidney conditions including chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities, and end-stage renal disease. For comprehensive kidney care visit us in Norfolk, Natick, Marlborough, South Weymouth, Dorchester, Norwood, and Attleboro, Massachusetts.