Kidney Topics

Learn about metabolic syndrome after a kidney transplant, its risks, and effective lifestyle changes to manage and prevent this condition for better h...

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Plant-based milks from oats, soy, rice, nuts, and seeds are popular alternatives to dairy milk and are easy to find at the grocery store.

Mineral and bone disorder occurs in kidney disease due to imbalances in calcium and phosphorus. Symptoms include bone pain and heart issues. Treatment...

Minimal Change Disease (MCD) affects kidney filters, causing foamy urine and swelling. Common in kids, it's usually treated with steroids.

Skipping dialysis can be risky. It can cause fluid overload, high potassium, and high phosphorus levels, leading to severe health problems. Always att...

Mpox is a rare disease similar to smallpox but milder. Symptoms include a rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Spread through close contact. Treatmen...

Learn about multiple kidney transplant listings: reasons, evaluations, and potential downsides. Explore your options to increase transplant chances.

Myths about plant-based diets debunked: it's not about giving up all animal products, it's cost-effective, and can fit into social and dinin...

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. It treats kidney cancer or removes a healthy kidney for transplant. Recovery and risks vary by proced...