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CKD is a long-term illness of the kidneys resulting in kidney failure that consists of a total of six stages. As your kidneys fail, waste in your body builds up. What is tricky about CKD is that symptoms build up slowly and are not necessarily specific to the disease. In fact, some people have no […]

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), also known as Acute Renal Failure (ARF) takes place when kidneys suddenly are unable to filter waste from the blood. It can develop quite rapidly from many causes. This can occur because of infection, medications, low blood pressure, and many other causes. The sudden injury to kidney function will result to

Proteinuria, or excess protein in the urine, can be caused by many diseases and conditions. It can even be caused by side effects from a medication you might be taking.  Diabetes is very common cause of proteinuria. If you have diabetes, controlling your blood glucose and modifying your medications can prevent or reduce proteinuria. If

Blood in urine can be caused by urinary tract or kidney infections, such as bladder infections or kidney stones. While in many instances the cause is harmless, hematuria can indicate a more serious condition. Blood that you can see is called gross hematuria. Depending on the condition causing your hematuria, treatment might involve taking antibiotics

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of kidney failure and kidney disease. It can cause damage to kidney filters, making removal of bodily wastes difficult. It can lead to severe complications that increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and even death. As it is a chronic condition, we must ensure that

This is similar to hemodialysis to purify your blood if your kidneys cannot do it efficiently, but is done in the comfort of your own home. With home dialysis, you can set your own schedule, feel more in control, and have friends and family visit you while you are being treated.  If you are a

This is a procedure where a dialysis machine and a dialyzer, or artificial kidney, are used to clean the blood of a person whose kidneys are not functioning properly. To get your blood into the dialyzer, you will need access. This is done with minor surgery, usually to your arm. Your blood runs through the filter

When your kidneys are no longer able to adequately remove waste from your blood on their own, this procedure is needed to filter your blood, differently from hemodialysis. In contrast from hemodialysis, during peritoneal dialysis, fluid flows through a tube (catheter) into your abdomen. After a set period of time, the fluid with the filtered

Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues that can be provoked by kidney disease. However, symptoms are not always linked to an underlying disease. If you are experiencing leg pain, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, you are advised to consult a doctor immediately. Your nephrology expert will ask you questions,

When you have kidney disease your electrolytes and minerals in the body can be unbalanced. One of the electrolytes controlled by the kidney is potassium.  Potassium is very critical in cardiac function.  It can also affect your muscles. It can cause muscle weakness. Potassium levels need to be very carefully monitored in chronic kidney disease.