Kidney disease results from kidney damage and subsequent decline in kidney function, says Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, a nephrologist and hypertension specialist at Mayo Clinic. She explains that there ...

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If you’re feeling pain, the type and severity may differ depending on whether it’s a kidney or back issue. Your exact symptoms can help you figure out which area is the source of your pain.

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...

Kidney function tests are simple procedures that use either blood or urine to help identify kidney problems. There are a few types of kidney function tests, which investigate various aspects of ...

Kidney doctors are called nephrologists. They treat conditions that affect the kidneys, like chronic kidney disease and kidney stones. They also may help people manage chronic conditions like diabetes ...

Their 8-year-old son Theo was born with kidney problems. His first surgery was at just three months old. “It’s heartbreaking,” Danielle said. “There are days with Theo you can see that he ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local family is making a heartfelt appeal for a living kidney donor for their 19-month-old son, Archie, who was born without functioning kidneys. As the holiday season ...

That's when his doctor discovered the 20-year-old was in late-stage kidney failure, and Clegg's life drastically changed. "I'd say it's definitely a little tough. I mean, kidney disease is one of ...

Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis. They typically occur in adults, but can affect children as well and can occur even in babies. Kidney stones form when high amounts of ...

Animal shelters across southwest and central Virginia are full of adoptable pets. WFXR News highlights these adorable adoptables in our weekly “Furry Friends” segment. On Tuesday Julie Rickmond with ...

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 ...