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...
Doctor, why is my urine frothy (foamy)? Proteins and other substances. All humans have a small amount of protein in the urine. This is normal (and probably) the cause. Like soap, proteins have certain...
Where do you feel kidney pain? Key facts Kidney pain is usually felt in your mid-back, under the ribs, to either side of your spine It can be caused by kidney stones, kidney infection or other kidney ...
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) – meaning and limitations This is an article for those of you who want to know more about GFR – what it is, and its pros and cons. It is a very controversi...
Gitelman Syndrome – overview Gitelman syndrome (GS) is an inherited (autosomal recessive) salt-losing kidney disease characterised by: Increased potassium loss in the urine Hypokalaemia and hypo...
What should your GFR be at 70 years old? It may be 70-75 ml/min (+/- 10 ml/min) or less. This compares to the ‘normal’ level of 90-120 ml/min, according to the CKD/GFR classification. But ...
What is normal human GFR? This is an article for those of you who want to know more about normal human GFR (glomerular filtration rate). It is a very controversial area [“Oh no, not another one&...
Functions of the kidney 2: fluid balance Have you ever wondered what the kidneys do and why they’re so important? This article will cover what the kidneys are and one of the main functions of th...
Functions of kidney 6: vitamin D activation What does the activation of vitamin D have to do with the kidneys? What is activated vitamin D? What does it do? Read on to find the answers to these questi...
Functions of kidney 5: blood cells, anaemia and EPO What do the kidneys do? What do red blood cells and erythropoietin have to do with the kidneys? What’s renal anaemia? Read this article for the answ...
Functions of kidney 1: waste removal Have you ever wondered what the kidneys do and why they’re so important? This article will cover what the kidneys are and one of the main functions of the ki...
