Kidney stones are hard objects made from chemicals in your pee. They may be as tiny as a grain of salt or as big as a corn kernel. The stones can be brown or yellow, smooth or rough. They're a ...
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 ...
You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...
Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...
Soak dried kidney beans for at least eight hours before draining and rinsing the beans (discard the soaking water). To speed up the soaking process, add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to the ...