The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other ...

Our kidneys have a very specific and important role in keeping our body healthy. They filter waste, balance fluids, and ...

Treating a kidney infection involves consulting with a doctor for antibiotics, staying hydrated, and managing pain.

Experiencing a kidney stone often means enduring sharp, intense pain in the back, side, or lower abdomen, which may radiate towards the groin. This pain is typically caused by a small, hard mineral ...

A STUDY which represents local clinicians’ first attempt to investigate the prevalence of urolithiasis (kidney stones) has ...

Four in five cases of disease are diagnosed when patients have scans for unrelated conditions or in emergency departments, ...

the End-Stage Renal Disease Symptom Checklist -- Transplantation Module (ESRD-SCL). Methods. In total, 53 kidney transplant recipients from one university-affiliated hospital responded to a ...

Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized symptoms ... A large kidney stone or a tumor, for example, can be located in the bladder or the urethra. If it is large enough that urine cannot ...

Hazel Jackson, a lead healthcare professional and nurse at Kidney Cancer UK, has revealed three 'alarming' symptoms which could be a sign of the disease and appear as someone sleeps ...

Alternatively, it may affect only a certain part of the body, such as the face, back, or arm. People with chronic kidney disease may not experience any skin symptoms, or they may have a rash ...

This may occur alongside pain at the left back and side. Taking pain relievers and drinking plenty of water can minimize symptoms and help a kidney stone pass through the body. Certain medications ...