Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...
Chronic kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys no longer function effectively and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from the body. It is the fifth and final ...
Having a kidney stone means you are at greater risk of chronic kidney disease. You also have a 50% chance of having another stone in the next few years. A healthcare provider might prescribe Flomax ...
In addition, the spread of kidney cancer to other parts of the body (metastatic disease) gives the first warning signs of the disease (such as a cough or bone pain) in 30 percent of people. Some ...