Doctors test blood pressure to see if the blood flow around the circulatory system is normal, low, or high. Too low or high blood pressure can lead to significant health complications like stroke, cardiac arrest, kidney failure, or brain damage.   A blood pressure test is the only way to know your blood pressure and if it’s in the normal range. So, it is essential to understand the numbers to know what the readings mean. This article will discuss how blood pressure is measured, what the numbers mean, and what the ranges are.   How is Blood Pressure Tested? To test blood pressur ..read more

Kidneys are essential for survival as they regulate fluid and electrolyte balance in the blood. Acute renal failure leads to electrolyte disturbance, which, in severe cases, can be fatal, as it can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disorders, muscle wasting, and bone-mineral disease. The prevalence of acute kidney injury depends on several factors, including population differences and classification criteria. Chronic Kidney Disease, with a worldwide prevalence of 5% to 15%, is recognized as a notable risk factor that eventually leads to acute renal failure, reversible with ..read more

Transplant rejection is the body’s natural response to a transplanted organ, where the recipient’s immune system starts attacking the transplanted organ. While the word ‘rejection’ might seem like a dead-end to you, it is not necessarily the case. Timely diagnosis and treatment may prevent organ failure and help avoid severe complications. Doctors try to minimize the risks of transplant rejection through pre-transplant testing and post-transplant care. Organ rejection can be reversed, and complications can be minimized. This article explores these elements, including the causes of transplant ..read more

Ever wondered why blood pressure is usually the first thing your doctors check when you go to a hospital?   Blood pressure measures how hard your heart is pumping blood. It could be normal, low, or elevated. Each range tells you something about your health; extremely low or high blood pressure can be deadly.    Systolic and diastolic are numbers or readings which tell you or the doctor whether your blood pressure is high or low. Several complications are associated with abnormal ranges of blood pressure. In severe cases, high or low blood pressure can cause serious health prob ..read more

A nephrologist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases and disorders. They are trained to identify and manage various conditions that can affect the kidneys, such as kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and kidney failure. Nephrologists work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans to help manage and maximize kidney function. They may recommend dietary changes, medication, and other interventions to help patients maintain their kidney health. Sometimes, when the kidneys are no longer functioning correctly, ne ..read more

Do you know the difference between urology and nephrology? Urologists and nephrologists usually work together because the conditions these doctors treat overlap each other. They both deal with the same organ in your body: kidneys. However, their specialties are quite different. Basically, nephrology is all about the diseases that can affect your kidneys. Urology, on the other hand, focuses on diseases in the urinary system as a whole – which include your kidneys. Let’s take a closer look at the two so you’ll know who to approach for the right treatment. What is Urology? Urology is a fiel ..read more

Do you know the difference between urology and nephrology? Urologists and nephrologists usually work together because the conditions these doctors treat overlap each other. They both deal with the same organ in your body: kidneys. However, their specialties are quite different. Basically, nephrology is all about the diseases that can affect your kidneys. Urology, on the other hand, focuses on diseases in the urinary system as a whole – which include your kidneys. Let’s take a closer look at the two so you’ll know who to approach for the right treatment. What is Urology? Urology is a fiel ..read more

Imagine going to your primary care provider (PCP) for a typical routine check-up. You feel nothing out of the ordinary, but you go because it’s an annual medical examination. But after the check-up, your PCP turns to you and says… “You need to see a nephrologist.” What does that mean? It means your PCP is concerned about your kidneys. This doesn’t immediately mean you have kidney disease. But your doctor has reason to believe your kidneys might be in danger. So out of caution, they’ll refer you to a nephrologist. Undetected kidney disease can be life-threatening. The earlier it’s diagno ..read more

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), this month means a lot to you. National Kidney Month is celebrated by 37 million Americans all over the country according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Why is this month important? CKD can change your life forever, affecting everything from your diet to your everyday habits. Why is it important to be informed about CKD? If you don’t understand CKD causes, diagnosis, and treatment, you’re more likely to get the disease and it’s more likely to escalate or become fatal. National ..read more

Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is a long-term condition that means your kidneys aren’t working properly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 37 million American adults have CKD. More than that, it’s alarming to know that 9 out of 10 adults don’t even know that they have it. Five out of 10 of these adults have a severe case already and they aren’t even aware of it. This is surprising because severe CKD doesn’t just happen. Kidneys don’t just fail. It’s usually a slow progression that happens over several years. That means you have a lot of time to detect if your ..read more