Is White Coat Syndrome real? Yes! Let’s set the scene: You are at your appointment and the Medical Assistant calls you back. They take your vitals and your blood pressure comes back high. The first thought you may have is “Oh no! My readings at home are normally lower than this. Do I have high blood pressure now?” Not necessarily. This is a prime example of what White Coat Syndrome looks like! Let’s investigate this …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual decline of kidney function over time. This decline can be accelerated by other chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart conditions. Is it possible that this can be prevented? Once we hit our 40s, our kidney function naturally begins to decline, even without us having done something to cause it. However, there are things we can do to help prevent or slow this decline. This includes: In …
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual decline of kidney function over time. Once we hit our 40s, our kidney function naturally begins to decline, even without us having done something to cause it. This decline can be accelerated by other chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart conditions. It is important to understand how CKD is assessed, what the different stages are, and what they mean. How it is MeasuredThere are two important …
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Kidney problems can be complex, developing suddenly or over a long period of time. The difference lies in the cause and treatment of the acute and chronic kidney problems. The Difference AKI: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is the sudden, severe onset of kidney failure. This is generally caused by or related to a drug, urinary obstructions, dehydration, illnesses, and/or massive blood loss. It is likely that, after treatment, your kidney function will return to your …
Acute Kidney Injury v. Chronic Kidney Disease: What’s the Difference? Read More »
Did you know that, in some cases, kidney disease is preventable? While genetics can play a part, overall general health is one of the biggest factors in the risk for kidney disease. Let’s explore four ways you can get healthy for your kidneys! Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight reduces unnecessary strain on your body as well as reduces the risk of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even some cancers. …
Happy World Kidney Day! We are so excited to help empower our community with information about the kidneys. We want to take today to bring you back to the basics and teach you about all the wonderful things the kidneys do within the body. We’ll share the basics, some fun facts, frequently asked questions, and how our team gets involved with empowering others. The Basics: Located in the back, just below the ribcage, the kidneys …
What: Blood pressure measures the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels. This is the measurement of the amount of force the body is using to get the blood through the arteries. Who: Patients with hyper- or hypotension should take their blood pressure daily to monitor for any trends and changes. Patients with other heart or endocrine conditions should check their blood pressure regularly as well. When: Take your blood …
Once every four years, we experience what we call a “leap year.” This is a year when an extra day is added to the month of February to account for the technicalities of rounding time when counting the days of the year. While we’ll leave the science of time to the pros, we’ll take you through some traditions and superstitions that have come about due to this special day as well as some ideas on …
