Learn Why Anemia is Common in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure
Anemia in chronic renal failure is due to the kidneys’ inability to produce a hormone vital to the production of healthy red blood cells. The …
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Best Nursing Interventions for Chronic Renal Failure
Do you know someone suffering from progressive loss of kidney function? Find out about the nursing interventions for chronic renal failure and how …
Continue ReadingOver the Counter Drugs Kidney Transplant Patients Can Take
Kidney transplant patients need to be very careful when choosing which medications to take. Read on to learn more about over the counter drugs kidney …
Continue ReadingWhat the Recipient Needs to Know About the Recovery Time From Kidney Transplant Surgery
The recovery time from kidney transplant surgery may be more significant for the recipient. As with other types of surgeries, there are precautions …
Continue ReadingThe Four Most Common Causes of Renal Failure in Children
Children as well as adults can be affected by renal failure. The most common cause of renal failure in children is genetic predisposition, along with …
Continue ReadingSeveral Symptoms of Acute Renal Failure
There are several acute renal failure symptoms that accompany the onset of acute renal failure. These include body malaise, decrease production of …
Continue ReadingTreatment of Acute Renal Failure - Timely Steps Can Save Your Life
Timely treatment of acute renal failure can prevent the development of chronic kidney conditions and also save your life. Let’s take a brief …
Continue ReadingAdvancements in Kidney Biopsy Procedures
Imaging techniques have improved kidney biopsy procedures. Ultrasound is used in real time to allow surgeons to see the kidney and take a tissue …
Continue ReadingDoes the Use of Prednisone Alter Kidney Lab Tests?
Prednisone is a drug used for the management of adrenocortical insufficiency. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant effects. …
Continue ReadingFocal Sclerosing Glomerulonephritis
Has you or a loved one been diagnosed with focal sclerosing glomerulonephritis? If so, read on to learn more about this condition and how it is …
Continue ReadingHow Are Oxalate Kidney Stones Formed?
Oxalate kidney stones form when too many oxalate crystals accumulate in the urinary tract. These stones cause intense pain and can damage the urinary …
Continue ReadingWhat Do Kidney Stones Feel Like? Learn About the Causes of and Treatment for Severe Kidney Stone Pain
What do kidney stones feel like? It depends on the type and size of the kidney stone, as well as how difficult the stone is to pass from the urinary …
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