Kidney Topics

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Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when a kidney swells and can't get rid of pee (urine) like it should

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Hidronefrosis

Acerca de la hidronefrosis Signos y sntomas Causas Complicaciones Diagnstico Tratamiento Preparacin para la cita...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic Kidney Disease: Quality Care Begins with Measurement

Intro Measure Relevance CKDIntercept Testing & Measurement Partner Programs Kidney Health Evaluation Measure in HEDIS, DRP, MIPS, STAR Additional Reso...

Inhibidores del cotransportador de sodio-glucosa tipo 2 (SGLT2)

Informacin sobre los inhibidores del cotransportador de sodio-glucosa tipo 2 (SGLT2) Usos Cmo actan los inhibidores del SGLT2 Tipos Eficacia Efecto...

Treatments and therapies,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors

SGLT2 inhibitors lower blood sugar and help protect kidneys in CKD. Side effects include frequent urination and infections.

Treatments and therapies,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

The Heart and Kidney Connection

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy. When one is affected, the other is too.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure affects many adults and can go unnoticed. Causes include smoking, being overweight, and inactivity. Regular checkups can help mana...

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?

If you have CKD, limit protein if not on dialysis and increase protein if on dialysis. Consult a dietitian for your specific protein needs.

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluids from the blood and regulates blood pressure.

Treatments and therapies,

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) damages blood vessels, causing low platelets, anemia, and kidney failure. It can also harm other organs like the brain...

Diseases and conditions,

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Tests and procedures,

Glomerular filtration rate

Kidney Stones

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute kidney injury

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis

Treatments and therapies,

Kidney Transplant

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Can my GFR get better?

Tests and procedures,

Glomerular filtration rate

Creatinine

Tests and procedures,

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