May 6, 2026
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
When Should I Worry About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be a scary ...
My Sodium is 132. Can This Be Dangerous and Need Treatment? Yes/no. Not usually. But it depends. We will explain. 1. What a Sodium Level of 132 Means The Diagnostic Threshold: Yes. A blood sodium leve...
My Potassium is 5.9. Can This Be Dangerous and Need Treatment? Yes/no. It may be. It depends. We will explain. 1. What a Potassium Level of 5.9 Means Diagnostic Threshold: Yes. A potassium level of 5....
My eGFR is 59: Do I have CKD? Yes/no. You may have. But it depends. We will explain. 1. What a GFR Level of 59 Means The Diagnostic Threshold: Yes. A GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) or eGFR result of...
My HbA1c is 48. Do I Have Diabetes? Yes/no. You may have. But it depends. We will explain 1. What an HbA1c Level of 48 Means Diagnostic Threshold: Yes. An HbA1c result of 48 mmol/mol is the exact entr...
What Causes a High Blood Potassium Level? Potassium is a powerhouse mineral and electrolyte that is essential for every cell in your body. While sodium primarily manages fluid outside your cells, pota...
What Causes a High Blood Creatinine Level? Creatinine is a normal waste product created by the daily breakdown of muscle tissue. It is released into the bloodstream and filtered out by healthy kidneys...
5 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy Medically Reviewed by Dr Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 The kidneys are two 12cm long, bean-shaped o...
Renal Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Discovering that a blood clot has formed inside the drainage system of your kidney can be a terrifying diagnosis, especially when it occurs alongside...
What are the 5 Principles of AKI Management? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a ver...
Stopping Acute Dialysis for AKI: What to Expect When Kidneys Start to Recover Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 B...
