Many forms of kidney failure cannot be prevented. People who have diabetes, high blood pressure or coronary artery disease should try to control the illness with appropriate diet, medication and lifestyle changes. If chronic kidney failure already has developed, treating the other medical problems and avoiding other kidney injury (by avoiding certain medications, for example) may prevent worsening of kidney function. If you have chronic kidney failure, you should tell any physician...
Read moreChronic kidney disease in itself has been found to be an independent predictor for the development of heart disease and is associated with... Read more »
A recent study sponsored by the National Institute of Health of the African American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension found a link... Read more »
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Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure - acute; ARF; Kidney injury - acuteTreatmentOnce the cause is found, the goal of treatment is to restore... Read more »
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Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the... Read more »
Australian health officials are warning people who take medications for high blood pressure to beware of a dangerous--and common--drug combination... Read more »
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Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - dietRecommendationsAsk for a referral to a registered dietitian for diet information about kidney disease.... Read more »
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CausesHeart failure has many causes and can evolve in different ways.It can be a direct, latest-stage result of heart damage from one or more of... Read more »