The urinary bladder is a pear-shaped muscular sac where urine is stored briefly. It is located just above and behind the pubic bone. The size and shape of the bladder depend on how much urine it contains. It can also be affected by the pressure it sustains from surrounding organs. When urine is stored in the […]

Caffeine is a natural drug found in many plants, but many companies can also produce it artificially. Science considers caffeine 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 the plant that […]

Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, can be described as the kidneys being unable to function well. Renal failure can be due to diseases that cause damage to the kidneys such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Kidneys also fail to function properly if they are blocked by kidney stones, blocked by scar tissue, […]

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 kidney? Read on to find out and other tips.  What Does the Kidney Do?  Before we get into foods good for kidney, let’s first take […]

Do you feel pain coming from your kidneys? They might be kidney stones. Read on to find out what they are exactly and how they can be treated as well as common sintomas ng kidney stones. https://wp.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, helping expel […]

Inflammation of urethra is called urethritis. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to flush out from the body.  Urethritis can be due to an infection which is sexually transmitted (STI). Less likely, you may suffer from this condition due to an injury from an instrument called urinary catheter or exposure to […]

Nephritis is a condition in which the functional units of the kidneys called nephrons become inflamed.  This condition is commonly referred to as glomerulonephritis which can affect your kidney function adversely. Your kidney is a bean-shaped organ that filters the blood circulating in the body and removes waste products and excess water from the blood.  There are several […]