Una infección de los riñones es una afección grave. Conozca cuáles son las causas de una infección de los riñones y sepa cómo tratarla.
¿De qué están hechas las piedras que aparecen en los riñones y cómo se forman? Conozca las respuestas, y sepa cuáles son los síntomas que pueden causar.
Learn about the kidneys--where they're located, how they filter waste from the blood, and their other roles in keeping the body healthy.
The kidneys' main job is to clean the blood. They filter wastes and excess fluids from thousands of pints of blood each day. Learn about their other roles as well.
Assess your risk factors by answering these questions.
Read on to learn about kidney stones, including why and where they form, and symptoms.
If you've had a kidney stone, you may worry that you'll have another. Removing or passing your stone doesn't prevent future stones. But with your health care provider's help you can reduce your risk of forming new stones.
High blood pressure that isn't controlled can damage the walls of the blood vessels in your body, including those in the kidneys.
Simple kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in your kidneys. These cysts often don't affect how the kidneys function. Simple kidney cysts are very common. They rarely need treatment. Most people don't even know that they have them.
Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys fill with too much urine and swell up. It's cause by a problem in the urinary tract that stops urine from draining normally.
An abscess is a pocket of infection that has liquid called pus. An infection like this in the kidney is called a renal abscess.
This sheet will help you better understand nephritic syndrome. Knowing more about this condition can help you make the best decisions about treatment. If you have any questions or concerns, talk with your doctor. They are here to help.
It's important to care for your access to help it last. A problem such as an infection or a blood clot may make your access unusable. Follow these guidelines to help protect your access.
There are four general types of kidney stones. Your kidney stone's size and shape determine whether it is likely to pass by itself. Knowing what your stone is made of helps your health care provider find its cause.
If you have kidney problems, or have in the past, exercise is important. It is also important if you want to prevent problems with your kidneys.
A successfully transplanted kidney works like a normal kidney to filter your blood. You won't need dialysis. But you will need to take medicines to keep your new kidney healthy.
Kidney failure and its treatment will mean making some changes. But you can still live a full life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more.
Your healthcare provider will teach you how to care for your catheter and exit site. Good care is important to prevent infection. If an infection occurs, the catheter may have to be taken out. A new one will have to be put in at a later date.
