Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, ...

An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High creatinine levels in the blood can suggest the kidneys are not working well. A urine albumin result higher than 30 mg/gram may be a sign ...

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Kidney disease often progresses silently, causing irreversible damage before symptoms appear. Simple tests like blood ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include foamy urine, fatigue, and swelling. Most people are unaware of the disease in its early stages. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that play a ...