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Keep your kidneys healthy by being “water wise.” This means drinking the right amount of water for you. A common misconception is that everyone should drink eight glasses of water per day, but since everyone is different, daily water needs will vary by person. How much water you need is based on differences in age, climate, exercise intensity, as well as states of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and illness.
About 60-70% of your body weight...
Interview and article by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller
Gout has been called “the disease of kings”, evoking the gluttony of King Henry VIII and suggesting that lavish overindulgence in food and alcohol cause the disease. For the estimated 8.3 million Americans who suffer from this incurable condition, it’s far from that simple. So what is gout, what causes it, and how does it relate to kidney health?
Healthy kidneys...
An ectopic kidney is a kidney that is out of place. An ectopic kidney is caused by a birth defect.
What causes an ectopic kidney?An ectopic kidney happens while a baby is growing in the womb. Normally, the kidneys form a kidney bud within the pelvis (hip bones). When a signal is released from the kidney tissue, the kidneys should move into their position behind the ribcage.
In the case of...
dRTA is a rare but serious type of kidney disease that can be inherited (primary dRTA) or be caused by another disorder or medication (secondary dRTA). Primary dRTA is also known as primary type 1 RTA. Renal refers to the kidney, distal tubular refers to a specific part of the kidney and acidosis means there is too much acid buildup in the blood.
The kidneys have many important...
A urinalysis is a simple test that looks at a small sample of your urine. It can help find problems that need treatment, including infections or kidney problems. It can also help find serious diseases in the early stages, like kidney disease, diabetes, or liver disease....
Sharon McMahon's commitment to truth and the democratic processes that shape the US gave her the online title of America's Government Teacher®. By sharing non-partisan facts and encouraging advocacy under her social media platform, @SharonSaysSo, she's built a caring community called Governerds. Together, they've raised millions to help people in need across the country. Now the Governerds are raising awareness for another important topic–...