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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Archive
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When is treatment needed for high uric acid?
High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.
Which specialist treats a blocked ureter?
Hydronephrosis caused by a kinked ureter involves blocked urine flow, and the right specialist can help determine the next step.
What is causing my low sodium level?
A low sodium result can have several explanations, and the clues often come from your medications, fluid balance, and overall health.
Could your diet be contributing to kidney stones?
Everyday eating and drinking habits may influence kidney stone risk. Explore which foods and beverage choices have the most impact.
Is it safe for a woman to take Flomax to pass kidney stones?
Originally a prostate drug, Flomax is also used off label to ease the passage of fragmented kidney stones in both men and women.
What could be causing my dark, smelly urine?
Urine that is sometimes dark or pungent can reflect dehydration, diet, or something more. Learn which clues signal a need for testing.
Chronic kidney disease: A hidden threat to your heart
About one in seven adults in the United States has chronic kidney disease. Simple screening tests can detect the problem, which can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Do I need to limit my calcium intake to avoid getting kidney stones?
Calcium is vital for bones, and calcium that you're getting from foods are not a concern. However, calcium supplements can lead to kidney stones.
What foods are high in potassium?
Everyday staples like potatoes, beans, or juice can quietly add too much potassium to the diet of someone who's been told to limit their intake. Learn which other foods to limit.
Why does someone with kidney disease need to be careful about high-potassium foods?
When damaged kidneys can&rsquot clear extra potassium, everyday staples like potatoes, beans, and juice may strain the heart. Learn which foods are risky.
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Naturally gluten-free foods
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
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