When should I worry about CKD?
When should I worry about CKD? Stage 4 CKD (with a GFR under 30 ml/min) – is when you be worri...
Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment In this article we will describe 10 facts about nephrotic syndrome. 1. Definition Nephrotic syndrome occurs when there are high levels of protein in the...
Chronic Prostatitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Here are ten facts on chronic prostatitis. 1. Definition Chronic prostatitis (sometimes called prostatodynia or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, CPPS) is ...
5 Interesting Facts about Kidneys 1. 1 in 1000 people are born with one kidney and come to no harm. Most people have two kidneys – they lie under the ribs and above the waist (at the back), one on eit...
Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Here are 10 facts abut vasculitis. Henoch-Schönlein purpura 1. Definition: Vasculitis refers to inflammation of blood vessels, which can cause damage to the ves...
Bladder Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment In this article we will describe 10 bladder cancer facts. 1. Common cancer Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It primarily ...
Everyone must also to ‘flush out the kidneys’ – is this true? It is said everyone must drink 3-4 litres of water a day. And this helps to ‘flush out the kidneys’ which prevents kidney stones and...
What the public know about their kidneys The knowledge is patchy at best. Here are some examples of what the UK public know (or do not know) about their kidneys. 80% of the UK public do not know where...
What happens to kidneys as they age? The kidneys are the key organs responsible for removing waste (and extra water) from the body. The kidneys receive approximately 20-25 % of the cardiac output, fil...
How do the kidneys work? Role. The kidney’s main role is to filter the blood Main function. This is because its main function is to remove waste products and extra water from the body Not one large f...
Kidneys, nephrons and everything – in one picture [“That’s it”. Ed]
