The sooner you will know that you have chronic kidney disease, the better the actions you take can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and prevent the development of cardiovascular disease and improve overall well-being. Starting treatment when you …
Kidney diseases are «silent killers» that can significantly affect the quality and duration of your life. Chronic kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood the way they are supposed to. The disease is called "chronic" because …
Excretory function: kidneys excrete products that are the result of nitrogen exchange and such foreign substances as uric acid, urea, ammonia, creatinine, and, of course, all the residues of medicinal substances. That’s why the concentration of urea and creatinine blood …
The kidneys are the filter in our body. Every two minutes, the entire amount of blood flowing through our bodies goes through our kidneys. The main purpose of the kidneys is to remove toxins and excess fluid from the bloodstream. …
Usually, chronic kidney disease in its early stages has no symptoms. Why is that? Our kidneys have a greater ability to do their job than is necessary to maintain their health. For example, you can give one kidney and stay …
