Category: Urinary/Nephrology

Understanding Dialysis Treatment Options:  Essential Guide for Kidney Failure Patients

Dialysis treatment options have become increasingly crucial for over half a million Americans requiring regular kidney replacement therapy.  Recent events,…

Bladder dysfunction occurs with diabetic cystopathy.

Diabetic Cystopathy:  Understanding and Managing Bladder Dysfunction in Diabetes

Diabetic cystopathy, a urological complication affecting individuals with long-standing diabetes, impacts bladder function and can significantly reduce quality of life.  This…

The Hidden Link: Unveiling the Gut-Stone Connection

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two main conditions – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.  Both cause chronic inflammation of…

Understanding and Preventing Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones

Calcium oxalate kidney stones: A burning feeling upon urinations is a symptom of potential kidney stones.

Hypernatremia Signs and Symptoms

Hypernatremia Signs and Symptoms:
Hypernatremia, or high sodium levels, can be caused by excessive water loss in the body.