Kidney Disease

The beauty queen opens up about how she manages her disorder and her hope for CKD treatment in the Philippines. Kai Magsanoc: Hi, everyone! Welcome to #CoffeeWithKai here on HelloDoctor.com.ph. My name is Kai Magsanoc, editor-in-chief of Hello Doctor here in the Philippines. With me today is someone who is really very special to me. I met […]

Kidneys are important organs that help to flush out waste from the body. It also does the important function of filtering blood before sending it to the heart. Other important functions of the bean-shaped organs include purifying minerals from the blood, regulating fluid balance, and flushing out toxic substances from the body. The organs are located […]

Hyperkalemia is a condition wherein a person has too much potassium in their system. Potassium is essential to the body. It is needed for the body to function properly, especially in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. However, too much potassium can be life-threatening and can cause serious medical problems such as abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Normally, […]

Dialysis is a treatment that helps your kidneys when they are unable to function well. Your kidneys normally filter the wastes and extra fluids in your blood. If you or someone close to you is in need of this procedure, it is essential to know everything you need about it. Read on to learn more […]

What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a natural drug found in many plants, but many companies can also produce it artificially. Science considers caffeine as a drug because it tends to stimulate the nervous system and stresses the kidney. This drug is used for different beverages, food, and supplements. The caffeine included in every beverage varies depending on […]

Ano po ang sintomas ng kidney failure or pagkasira ng kidney? It depends on the severity of the condition, what’s causing it and how fast the kidney is deteriorating. Kidney failure can either be acute which means it happened suddenly or chronic which means it has been occurring for a while. Kidney failure, also known […]

Kidneys deserve more recognition. Some people would recommend going on a detox diet when asked about how to cleanse out toxins from the body. The truth is, there is very little evidence to show that these diets actually work. Instead, evidence shows that detox diets can actually result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The truth […]

Creatinine is a waste substance created by your muscles during the breakdown of creatine. Your arteries carry the substance to your kidneys. The organ then flushes it out via urine. However, if your kidneys are not functioning properly, it might make it difficult to flush it out. This causes its accumulation in your blood. If […]

Our kidneys do a lot to keep our system running clean and efficiently. But what exactly does it do and how do we take care of it? What foods are good for the kidney? Read on to find out and other tips.  What Does the Kidney Do?  Before we get into foods good for the kidney, let […]

Do you feel pain coming from your kidneys? They might be kidney stones. Read on to find out what they are exactly, how they can be treated as well as what are some common sintomas ng kidney stones. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/urological-health/kidney-disease/risk-factors-for-kidney-stones/ What Are Kidney Stones?  Our kidneys are responsible for filtering the waste and toxins from our blood and fluids, […]