When patients have chronic kidney disease, this affects the mineral balance within the body, affecting minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus and also vitamin D. Damaged kidneys cannot either eliminate an excess of these minerals, or they cannot help keep steady levels in the body.
Is your abdominal pain due to a kidney stone?
There are many causes of abdominal pain, and kidney stones are one of them. Passing a stone is often described…
The solitary kidney
In recent news, a basketball player had to have his kidney removed after sustaining an injury during a game. While…
When your blood pressure drops below normal
If you use a home blood pressure monitor, have your blood pressure checked properly by a healthcare professional and compare the results.
High blood pressure and your health
People with hypertension are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks, stroke and kidney failure.
The truth about cholesterol
To control your cholesterol levels, limit or avoid foods that are high in saturated and trans fats like fatty cuts of meat, processed meats, chips, butter, cakes, cookies, full-fat dairy products and fried food like fast food, French fries and donuts.
What is a kidney cyst?
Simple cysts may cause back or abdominal pain if they grow very large. They can sometimes become infected and patients may develop fever along with pain and tenderness in the lower back.
Coping with jet lag
As travel restrictions have lifted and people are traveling again, physicians are now able to attend conferences in person for…
Phosphorus and your kidneys
Too much phosphorus in the body makes calcium come out of the bones, making them weak and prone to fracture.
Do you need to take magnesium?
Magnesium is an important mineral in the body, helping with muscle, nerve and heart function and in the production of energy.