Kidney & Urology

A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. In most people, natural chemicals in the urine stop stones from forming. There are different treatments…

FRIDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — A Western-type diet that’s high in red and processed meats, saturated fats and sweets is associated with an increased risk of kidney function decline,…

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Replacing the commonly used blood-thinner heparin with a clot-dissolving stroke drug in dialysis catheters once a week may reduce the incidence of catheter malfunctions…

TUESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) — Kidneys from live donors that are transported across town or across the country are as safe to use in transplants as a kidney from…

Kidney problems can sneak up on anyone. The cause could be an unrelated disease or something in your genes. If you answer ‘‘yes’’ to any of the questions below you…

Treatment Once the cause is found, the goal of treatment is to restore kidney function and prevent fluid and waste from building up in the body while the kidneys heal.…

Symptoms & Signs * Bloody stools * Breath odor * Bruising easily * Changes in mental status or mood * Decreased appetite * Decreased sensation, especially in the hands or…

Definition Acute (sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes. Alternate Names : Kidney failure, Renal…

Definition Acute arterial occlusion of the kidney is a sudden, severe blockage of the artery that supplies blood to the kidney. Alternative Names Acute renal arterial thrombosis; Renal artery embolism;…

Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Causes of Acute adrenal crisis The two adrenal…