Patients with chronic kidney disease that progress to end stage renal disease need renal replacement. Patients that are suitable candidates can receive a kidney transplant. Your nephrologist will monitor you closely before undergoing a kidney transplant. You will need blood typing, tissue typing, and testing of antibody levels. We will evaluate you frequently to ensure […]
Kidney stones are hard deposits in concentrated urine that can be extremely painful when they are passed. Kidney stone can also be surgically removed. The treatment for a kidney stone depends on the size of the stone, what it is made of, whether it is causing pain and whether it is blocking your urinary tract
Glomerulonephritis is a result of inflammation of the tiny filters in your kidneys. This can occur suddenly, or develop gradually over time. Glomeruli remove excess fluid, electrolytes and waste from your bloodstream and pass them into your urine. Glomerulonephritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). For acute glomerulonephritis there are several effective treatments.
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Anemia is the lack of functional red blood cells in the body and is common in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Symptoms include feeling unusually tired, weak or short of breath. There are many forms of anemia, with a variety of underlying causes. It can range from mild to severe. In chronic kidney disease anemia can be
Did you know that diabetes can result in kidney damage? High blood glucose levels can damage the part of the kidneys that filters your blood. The damaged filter soon turns into a leak, allowing unwanted proteins into your urine. If not treated, diabetic kidney disease can turn into chronic kidney disease, which can then progress
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