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If I have kidney stones, can it lead to late menstrual periods?

I have never heard of this and I don't think this would be true.

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Only 40% of Diabetes Patients Get Recommended Kidney Health Testing

~ Study Reveals Alarming Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease Testing and Highlights Path to Equitable Care for Americans living with Diabetes ~

(August 30, 2023, New York, NY) — Not enough diabetes patients are getting their recommended kidney health screenings, according to a new study by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

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NKF Proudly Announces the 2023 Health Equity Community Engagement Award Winners

~ Foundation Awards Celebrate Exceptional Contributions to Kidney Health ~

(October 2, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 NKF Health Equity Community Engagement Award. Research funding is provided to those who share in the commitment to actively work to make a difference in kidney health disparities....

NKF Announces Young Investigator Research Grant Award Recipients

~ Foundation Awards Five Promising Young Scientists for their Research of Kidney Disease ~

(October 2, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is delighted to announce the five recipients of the 2023 NKF Young Investigator Research Grant Program. This research grant program provides funding support to young researchers...

I have a kidney stone that is 5.5mm in my left kidney and 3.5mm in my right kidney. What should I be eating? Will the stone automatically be removed from my kidney?

Stones that are less than 5 millimeters (mm) in size will generally pass without surgical intervention. You should drink plenty of water, and drink water in sufficient quantities to force you to awaken at night and then drink water in the middle of the night. You should also follow a DASH diet. You should follow a low-salt diet (less than 2000 milligrams of sodium intake per day) and you can review the DASH diet at:...

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New Report: Advancing Kidney Health: A Call to Action

~National Kidney Foundation & American Association for Clinical Chemistry Urges an End to Race-Based eGFR Equations and Addresses Critical Healthcare Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals~

(New York, NY – June 28, 2023) –The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) continue to challenge the status quo in kidney care through a report titled "Advancing...

Would taking Lexapro (which contains oxalate) contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones? Which is the best supplement I can take to prevent further formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones?

The small amount of oxalate contained in a Lexapro tablet will not contribute to forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. The best thing to do to prevent recurrent calcium oxalate stones is to follow a low salt DASH diet and drink large quantities of water. You should take less than 2000 milligrams of sodium in the diet daily and you can review the DASH diet at: http://...

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I have a kidney stone 3.1 and 4.1 MM calculi seen in lower and upper calyces right kidney and 3.3 in calyx left kidney.

Stones that are less than 5 millimeters (mm) in size should pass with conservative treatment and not require surgery. I recommend that you drink plenty of water, follow a low salt diet and take in less than 2000 milligrams of sodium per day. You should follow a DASH diet which can be reviewed at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf

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Chronic Itching Worsens Fatigue and Reduces Quality of Life in 50% of Hemodialysis Patients

Results of new study published in National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Disease

(Aug. 16, 2023, New York, NY) — Moderate to severe itching, or pruritus, remains a common and bothersome problem among patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. The finding comes from a new study published today online...