Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Archive

A bladder diary is a fundamental tool doctors use to obtain objective information about a person’s urinary symptoms. It can help doctors evaluate problems such as nighttime or frequent urination, urgency, accidental leakage, and production of unusually large or small amounts of urine.

High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.

Hydronephrosis caused by a kinked ureter involves blocked urine flow, and the right specialist can help determine the next step.

A low sodium result can have several explanations, and the clues often come from your medications, fluid balance, and overall health.

Everyday eating and drinking habits may influence kidney stone risk. Explore which foods and beverage choices have the most impact.

Originally a prostate drug, Flomax is also used off label to ease the passage of fragmented kidney stones in both men and women.

Urine that is sometimes dark or pungent can reflect dehydration, diet, or something more. Learn which clues signal a need for testing.

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.

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.

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.