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 ...
10 Common CKD Myths vs Facts In this article we will explain 10 myths and facts about CKD. This article is linked to another on MyHSN: Another 10 Common CKD Myths. Myth 1: If I feel fine, my kidneys a...
UTIs: 5 Common Facts and 5 Myths A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can range from a minor annoyance to a serious health risk. While they are incredibly common, misinformation about how they start and ho...
Urinary Tract Infection : 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria—typically E. coli—enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Whilst common (esp...
How many red and white blood cells are there in the urine? Urine microscopy (on midstream urine, MSU) Should show: Red blood cells (RC) <25 x10[6]/L White blood cells (WC) <5 x10[6]/L. It is gen...
What Are the Symptoms of Prediabetes? High-Risk Signs & Reversal Guide The short answer to “how do you know if you have prediabetes” is simple: you usually don’t. Prediabetes is a R...
What is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that affects both kidneys from birth, leading to the growth of multiple cysts within the kidneys. So. Wha...
5 Stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease Establised diabetic nephropathy with Kimmelstiel-Wilson lesions arrowed. In this article we will describe the 5 stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease – also know...
How Long Does Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Last? Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or a few days. For patients, families, an...
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Symptoms, 3 Stages & Treatment Written Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (UHCW Coventry). Last updated: July 2026 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a c...
What does my blood GFR and urine ACR mean – and how are they connected? Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) This is a blood test that measures kidney function – the higher the GFR, the better...
