I didn’t know my kidneys needed attention until something shifted quietly She wasn’t in pain.She wasn’t sick.But her doctor brought up her kidneys.She was surprised.No symptoms.No obvious reason.But her labs said otherwise.Something was off.And it had been off for a while.She just hadn’t noticed. The problem wasn’t how I felt—it was what I didn’t feel…
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I didn’t feel sick, but something felt different He wasn’t in pain.He still went to work.Still ate his meals.But something had shifted.It was small.He couldn’t name it.Not dizziness.Not fatigue.Just less of everything.He started waking up tired.Not groggy—just unfinished.And he needed naps he didn’t used to need. There was more foam in the toilet than before…
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I thought it was just about my kidneys He told me to see a nephrologist.I asked why.My back didn’t hurt.I wasn’t swollen.I was still peeing fine.But the blood tests said something else.Creatinine, GFR, protein.Words I hadn’t paid attention to.He said, “This is about how your kidneys are working, not how they feel.” They looked at…
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When it comes to urinary tract infections (UTIs), I’ve seen how disruptive they can be in everyday life. UTIs are infections that can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. They are incredibly common, especially among women.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition I’ve come to understand deeply over the years. This condition involves a gradual loss of kidney function over time, and it’s more common than many realize. When I first encountered CKD, I was struck by how subtle the symptoms can be, yet how impactful the condition is on a person’s life.
Having encountered numerous cases of kidney stones, I’ve seen firsthand how these hard deposits of minerals and salts can disrupt a person’s life. They form inside the kidneys, often leading to severe pain and discomfort. Understanding this condition is essential to managing and preventing it effectively.
