Kidney health is an exceedingly important aspect of overall health, but it can sometimes be overlooked in routine healthcare. It is easy to disregard kidney function until symptoms of a problem arise. However, at the SUNY Upstate Medical University Department of Medicine, we believe that prevention is better than cure. Regular kidney health check-ups can
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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Causes, Symptoms and Recovery
Also called acute renal failure, or ARF, acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious health condition that affects the kidneys and secondarily, other major bodily organs, such as the heart, lungs and liver. AKI usually starts quickly, limiting the kidneys’ ability to filter toxins in the bloodstream. Read here about the symptoms, causes and treatment
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Just how vital a role does kidney function play in your overall health? Well, for one thing, your kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from your blood. They also help your body maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in your blood, which enables your nerves, muscles, and other tissues to work normally.
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To say that your kidneys are important is a bit of an understatement. These two small but intricate parts of your anatomy act as a filter system for your body, regulating the substances present in your body, your blood pressure, and the make-up of your blood. Your kidneys also maintain many of your hormones, producing those
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