The contrast agents used for MRI scans often contain a chemical element called gadolinium (gad-oh-LIN-e-um). Newer contrast agents that contain gadolinium are generally safe for people with kidney disease, even those who receive dialysis. But that might not be the case with older contrast agents. The type of gadolinium used in older contrast
Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work they normally do. The treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant.
A: In 2016, the FDA relaxed restrictions on metformin use in people with CKD in two ways. First, they included people who had worse kidney function. Second, they moved away from using the serum creatinine blood test as the marker of kidney disease, and they instead used the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
For people with CKD, metabolic acidosis is defined as persistently low bicarbonate levels of less than 22 mEq/L in the blood. Metabolic acidosis is a common finding in CKD, affecting approximately 15%-19% of patients. The prevalence of CKD in adults is 15% in the United States and 11-13% globally. As the population ages, that number will likely
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an abnormality in the kidney function that can be detected by blood or urine tests. It is classified into five stages, ranging from mild to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is kidney failure. Learn the signs, symptoms, tests and procedures for both conditions.
Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus). Lupus is an autoimmune disease —a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the body’s own cells and organs. Kidney disease caused by lupus may get worse over time and lead to kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need
Conclusions. Among patients with chronic kidney disease, regardless of the presence or absence of diabetes, the risk of a composite of a sustained decline in the estimated GFR of at least 50%, end
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages, which are based on eGFR test results and how well your kidneys work to filter waste and extra fluid
You may need to see a nephrologist if you have chronic kidney disease, kidney infections, or kidney failure. Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of
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