Category Archives: Kidney Health

Kidney stones are a painful problem that can last for weeks in some cases, but you should not suffer when there are ways to get rid of the stones – including natural home remedies. Kidney stones form when high levels of calcium, sodium, uric acid, or other crystal-forming substances start to build up in a ...click here to read more

Dehydration can lead to kidney stones, kidney failure, and cardiac arrest. The risk of dehydration is much higher in the summertime, as the weather is hotter and people are outdoors and being active more often. While running low on liquid intake is usually associated with weakness and malaise, you should also know without proper hydration ...click here to read more

Kidney stone treatment that does not require invasive surgery or specialized equipment has been developed by the NASA-funded research team. Scientists are working on a handheld ultrasound device that can detect and break down kidney stones without resorting to invasive surgical intervention. The technology uses ultrasound waves to detect and move stones, and then breaks ...click here to read more

Kidney stone procedures do not raise chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk. The procedure to treat urolithiasis has been found to raise the risk of increased serum creatinine, but not chronic kidney disease. The researchers conducted a retrospective observational cohort study, which included 1,340 patients diagnosed with kidney stones – urolithiasis. Of them, 446 underwent urologic procedures. ...click here to read more

In kidney disease, lowering blood pressure prevents heart attack and stroke. One in 10 people worldwide live with kidney disease, and many others may not even be aware that they have it, which puts their heart at risk. Lead author of the study Prof. Vlado Perkovic said, “The findings highlight the key role blood pressure ...click here to read more

Although kidney stones are often described as one of the most painful occurrences a person may experience, in its early stages, the condition may often be confused with urinary tract infections (UTIs) – which may delay treatment. Kidney stones and urinary tract infections share many similarities, but also have distinct differences that tell each condition apart. ...click here to read more

A study, undertaken by researchers at Duke Medicine and published in the journal Surgery, concluded that despite having an overall low risk profile, kidney stone treatment procedures do lead to secondary complications that require hospitalization or emergency care. In fact, one in every seven patients undergoing kidney stone treatment procedures had to be hospitalized because ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are linked to an increased risk of kidney problems later in life. Kidney stones are quite common but are preventable. Yet, their connection to later-life renal failure has been long unclear. Canadian and American researchers further explored the link between kidney stones and kidney problems later in life. The scientists tracked over three ...click here to read more

Kidney stone risk is higher with sugar-sweetened soda, punch, and other beverages. Roughly 20 percent of males and 10 percent of females will develop kidney stones in their lifetime. Drinking fluids is an effective way to prevent kidney stones, but research has found some beverages may actually cause more harm than good when it comes ...click here to read more

Kidney stone risk in postmenopausal women may be reduced with light exercise. The findings of the study revealed that light exercise – up to three hours a week – can lower the risk of kidney stones in postmenopausal women by 31 percent. The researchers looked at data from over 84,000 postmenopausal women and found that ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure (end stage renal disease) in Americans costs Medicare billions. The new report suggests that 14 percent of Americans are affected by chronic kidney disease. Researcher Rajesh Balkrishnan said, “This report is a one-stop shop to try to understand the prevalence of kidney disease, how it’s being treated and ...click here to read more

Kidney stones risk increases from melamine tableware and acidic foods. Melamine is commonly found in dishware, and research has found it may increase the risk of kidney stones. Expert Dr. Kenneth Spaeth, who wasn’t involved in the study, commented, “Melamine is a chemical used widely in industry and found in many household products. For consumers, ...click here to read more

Gout and chronic kidney disease prevalence raises interest in the link between hyperuricemia and kidney disease. The study specifically looked at the role of the kidneys in uric acid excretion, along with the possible impact of hyperuricemia on the kidney disease progression. The possible shared link appears to be the chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation that ...click here to read more

Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease risk may increase with high temperatures. As warmer weather is upon us, the risk of kidney stones is rising, according to research. Researchers found that kidney stone cases are on the rise when the temperatures are hot. They uncovered this association by examining 60,000 Americans in several U.S. cities. ...click here to read more