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Common Acid Reflux Drug Increases Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

A common acid reflux drug increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are commonly prescribed medications, with 10 percent of patients on PPIs using them to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux. Their usage in the US prompted researchers to investigate possible complications that could arise from PPI use. ...click here to read more

Kidney Disease Risk Increases with Drinking Sugary Drinks While Exercising in Hot Weather

Kidney disease risk increases when drinking sugary drinks while exercising in hot weather. Researchers from the University of Buffalo studied healthy adults in a laboratory environment, which mimicked working on an agricultural site in 95-degree (35C) weather. The participants completed an hour-long workout, which included 30 minutes on a treadmill followed by lifting, dexterity, and ...click here to read more

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease Due to Obesity

Obesity comes with a whole slew of other health risks, including type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. Kidney disease is a well-known comorbidity of type 2 diabetes, but this is especially true in patients who are excessively overweight and who do not exercise regularly. Chronic kidney disease can cause a mineral imbalance in patients, affecting ...click here to read more

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Your Risk of Kidney Disease Is Higher Because of This

A study has uncovered that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a significantly higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings come from a meta-analysis which was presented at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting this past October in Chicago. The researchers looked at the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases to evaluate the risk of CKD ...click here to read more

Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) is a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI) that moves to the upper urinary system, which includes the kidneys. The kidneys’ function is to filter blood and produce urine. Urine is carried to the bladder through the ureters where it is then expelled from the body. Pyelonephritis is often a complication of a ...click here to read more

Chronic Kidney Disease: Stages, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their function. The main role of the kidneys is filtering out waste. When their function is diminished, the waste doesn’t get expelled through urine, so it accumulates in the body, leading to further health complications. The risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases with ...click here to read more

Low Protein Diet with Ketoacids Improves Symptoms in Diabetic CKD Patients

In recent years, the body of research surrounding chronic kidney disease (CKD) has uncovered some troubling statistics. The incidence rate of the condition continues to rise drastically and, with the associated increase in end-stage renal disease, CKD patients are dying more frequently, not less. What’s more troubling is that new research has discovered negative effects ...click here to read more