CATEGORY ARCHIVES: Kidney Cancer
March is National Kidney Month
Your kidneys are the chemical factory of your body. They are tasked with a wide range of critical functions. They help to filter waste, control blood pressure, and even support your red blood cells. With so many tasks to complete, it is important to always care for your kidneys to maintain your overall health. National […]
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. A kidney cyst is an abnormal sac filled with fluid. PKD cysts can greatly enlarge the kidneys while replacing much of their normal structure, resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD), which causes reduced kidney function over time. CKD may […]
Adult Bed-Wetting Causes (Sleep Enuresis)
For many adults, discussing bedwetting can be difficult, as it is often perceived as a “kid thing,” but the truth is that 5,000,000 Americans struggle with adult bedwetting, also known as sleep enuresis. Unlike childhood bedwetting, adult enuresis often signals an underlying medical issue. Conditions such as urinary dysfunction, bladder control issues, or pelvic floor […]
Glomerulonephritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Glomerulonephritis might be a health condition that most people would imagine they’ve never heard about in their lives before. However, it’s a condition that’s a lot more commonplace than people might have imagined. Doctors diagnose glomerulonephritis cases every year for a variety of reasons including a family history of the condition. The key to spotting the […]
