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Keep HBP in Check After CKD Diagnosis – Part 2
Your last visit to the doctor proved to be worrisome after finding that you are unable to bring down your blood pressure. Compounding your anxiety was the fact your test results confirmed that you have CKD. Continue reading
Posted in Detecting Kidney Disease, Risk Factors
Tagged CKD, creatinine, gfr, HBP, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Stage 5
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Control HBP and Protect Yourself From a Silent Killer – Part 1
Protect yourself against a “silent killer” by knowing the facts. Although millions of Americans are afflicted by high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension, it largely remains as a silent killer because of the absence of symptoms. Thus, you may be walking around with a HBP without even knowing it. Continue reading
Posted in Kidney Disease and Other Conditions, Risk Factors
Tagged creatinine, HBP, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Kidney Failure, urea
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Watching for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Not many conditions that impair kidneys have “positive” outcomes, with potential complete recovery. HUS is one of them. Continue reading
Posted in Kidney Disease and Other Conditions, Risk Factors
Tagged bloody diarrhea, E. coli, HUS, kidney impairment
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E Coli: Take Precautions to Prevent Kidney Failure
The nastiest strains of E. coli can result in vascular damage, leading to hypertension and renal failure. Continue reading
Kidney Disease and Painkiller Safety
As they plan how to eat and exercise, many people forget another important element in trying to keep their kidneys healthy: common, everyday painkillers. Continue reading
Kidney Disease and St. Patrick’s Day
Despite some people’s belief, excessive drinking isn’t the only way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Have fun with your friends on the day, but remember that no celebration should ever require you to risk your health or life. Continue reading
Even With a Kidney Transplant, it’s Still Not Over
Over time, more than half of all kidney transplant recipients develop endocrinal, or hormonal, problems. These can lead to later health issues such as diabetes, higher cholesterol levels, and even osteoporosis. Continue reading
Posted in Risk Factors
Tagged diabetes, kidney disease, kidney transplant, osteoporosis, risks
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Kidney Disease and Packaged Foods
For people in renal failure or even in the early stages of kidney disease, the salt and extra potassium alone, in pre-packaged foods, should be enough to set off alarm bells. Checking labels to find the actual contents in packaged food can be a real eye-opener. Continue reading
Posted in Risk Factors
Tagged hypertension, kidney disease, packaged food, risk factors
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Retina Problems and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertension and kidney disease often do interact, and diabetes frequently involves extra complications such as high blood pressure and strain on the kidneys. So it’s probably not a surprise that retinopathy – which is a very high risk for diabetics – can also factor into hypertension and kidney disease as well. Continue reading
Posted in Bodily System Interactions, Risk Factors
Tagged eye disease, hypertension, kidney disease, retinopathy
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Lupus and Kidney Disease may be a Deadly Combination
Whether it’s adults or children who have end-stage kidney disease caused by lupus, all have a higher likelihood of death from any cause than those who have the same kidney problems stemming from a different source. Continue reading
Posted in Bodily System Interactions, Kidney Disease and Other Conditions, Risk Factors
Tagged kidney disease, lupus, risk factors
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