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Natural Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones

Natural Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are collections of mineral deposits that form within the body. Sometimes smaller kidney stones are able to find their way out through the urinary tract, although other types of stones might pass through the lymph nodes and appears to exit through the skin as a small harder substance. Any stones larger than this…
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Bright Red Blood In Stool & Rectal Bleeding

Bright Red Blood In Stool & Rectal Bleeding
Bright Red Blood in stool can be frightening. Whether you discover it while wiping after a bowel movement or from a test ordered by your health care provider. Sometimes, blood in your stool is not a big problem, but you should still tell your regular doctor about it. (more…)
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What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease?

What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease?
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease (passed from an affected parent to their child) causing uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney eventually leading to kidney failure. It affects all racial and ethnic groups equally. There are two types of PKD: autosomal dominant (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive (ARPKD). ADPKD is the more common type and affects more than 600,000 Americans…
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Blood in Urine Hematuria Causes & Treatment

Blood in Urine Hematuria Causes & Treatment
Hematuria is the medical term for blood in your urine. Several different conditions and diseases can cause hematuria. These include infections, kidney disease, cancer, and rare blood disorders. The blood may be visible or in such small quantities that it can’t be seen with the naked eye. Any blood in the urine can be a…
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Ways To Prevent Kidney Stones

Ways To Prevent Kidney Stones
If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you surely remember it. The pain can be unbearable, coming in waves until the tiny stone passes through your urinary plumbing and out of the body. For many, kidney stones aren’t a one-time thing: in about half of people who have had one, another appears within seven years without…
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