Tag: kidney disease
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Scientists Explain 5 Things That Cause Swollen Feet (And How to Fix It)
Here’s what you should know if you deal with your feet swelling. Swollen feet, medically known as edema, can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful. While it’s often associated with prolonged periods of standing or sitting, several other underlying causes can lead to this condition. In this article, we delve into the science behind five common…
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Doctors Explain What Puffy Eyelids Reveal About Your Health
What’s going on with those puffy eyes? Have you ever peeked yourself in the mirror and noticed something slightly wrong with your eyes? Specifically, have you noticed unusually swollen or puffy eyelids? While it’s easy to chalk this up to a poor night’s sleep or a sinus issue, doctors suggest that there could be other…
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Nephrologist Donates Kidney to a Transplant Patient
When a nephrologist’s patient couldn’t find a kidney donor, the doctor decided to donate his. Dr. Aji Djamali always felt inspired by people who donated organs and wanted to do his part to help. Djamali felt the calling to donate his kidney shortly after becoming a nephrologist and transplant surgeon. Having the rare blood type…
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3 Things That Cause Water Retention (and How to Fix It)
Have you ever had to deal with excessive swelling and discomfort? Are you suddenly gaining weight without having changed your diet and lifestyle? Do you notice changes in skin color or even shiny and puffy skin? All these symptoms point toward water retention. Water retention is quite common, yet people don’t know how to identify…
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Scientists Explain How an Artificial Kidney Could Replace Dialysis
If you have an end-stage renal disease (ESRD), then perhaps you have heard of the groundbreaking new treatment in the works that uses an artificial kidney. It brings a ray of hope to those who’ve suffered waiting for a donor. Is this artificial body part the answer to a significant medical dilemma? Your kidneys are…
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10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease
Kidney disease does not sneak up on you without warning signs being present. You need to know what to look for to catch it early and take action to prevent it from becoming a severe health concern. According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease. Over 26…