Chronic back pain is often misdiagnosed as a musculoskeletal issue, when in fact, kidney stones may be the hidden cause .

Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, along with "classic" urinary tract symptoms like pain with urination, reduced urination, and blood in ...

Ken Reese remembers how selfless his mother, Doris, was. When he was a high school student 49 years ago, his mom gave him a ...

Sudden and severe pain in the joints, particularly in the big toe, is a common sign of gout, which is caused by high uric acid levels. Swelling and Inflammation: Joints may become swollen, red, and ...

Early detection and treatment of these common urological conditions will bring significant improvements in the quality of ...

Parsley has many medicinal applications, including as a potential aid for muscle cramps and dermatitis. Find a list of ...

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The best diabetes medication if you have kidney disease can vary by the severity of your kidney damage. You may need to use one that does not require dose adjustment based on your kidney function.

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Two recent reports in the American Journal of Transplantation focus on the maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancies in kidney donors ... advise young women who want to donate kidneys and donors ...

Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...