Dialysis Explained: Types, When It’s Needed and What to Expect
When the kidneys fail to function properly, the body is unable to remove waste, toxins and excess fluid by itself. This…
High Uric Acid and Kidney Health: What’s the Connection?
Uric acid levels are triggered by blood test reports and many patients ask whether high uric acid level is “only gout-related”…
Urine Color Guide: What Your Urine Says About Kidney Health
Not just a waste product, urine is a window into your body’s internal health. Drastic changes in urine color are one…
Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Causes That Should Never Be Ignored
Blood in the urine can be alarming. Whether it’s painless or happens only once, blood in your urine (a condition known medically…
Sudden Urinary Urgency: When Is It Normal and When Should You See a Urologist?
Sudden urinary urgency — the feeling that you immediately have to go to the bathroom and not sure if you’ll make…
UTIs in Men vs Women: Why Treatment and Risks Are Different
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a gender-specific health condition that women come to be very familiar with, but the truth…
Is Drinking Too Much Water Harmful for Your Kidneys? Myths vs Facts
Most of us have been told that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Whether it’s…
Night-Time Urination (Nocturia): When Should You Be Concerned?
Most people wake up to urinate once a night, and it’s typically cool to drink even close to bedtime. But if night-time…
Can Repeated UTIs Cause Permanent Kidney Damage?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, particularly in women. Approximately half of all people will have at least one UTI…
Swelling in Feet and Face: Could Your Kidneys Be the Reason?
Edema of the feet, ankles or face is a sensation that at some time in our lives, we all may experience.…