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33% of American adults are at risk for kidney disease.
Yes, one in three people.
If you are Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, heritage you may be at an increased risk for kidney disease.
Black or African Americans...
What is anemia? Anemia happens when your red blood cells are in short supply. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body, giving you the energy you need for your daily activities.
What are the symptoms of anemia? Anemia can cause you to:
- Look pale
- Feel tired
- Have little energy for your daily activities
- Have a poor appetite
- Have trouble sleeping
- Have...
Lithium is a common medicine used to help calm mood for treating people with mental disorders. Since such disorders need lifelong treatment, long-term use of lithium may be harmful to organs, such as the kidneys.
How does lithium cause kidney damage?Lithium may cause problems with kidney health. Kidney damage due to lithium may include acute (sudden) or...
When diabetes is not well controlled, the sugar level in your blood goes too high. This is called hyperglycemia. High blood sugar can cause damage to many parts of your body, especially:
- kidneys
- heart
- blood vessels
- eyes
- feet
- nerves
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. Kidney disease due to diabetes is called diabetic...