Proteinuria, or the presence of excess protein in urine, is often one of the first warning signs of kidney problems. Healthy kidneys filter waste while retaining essential proteins in the blood, so ...
Pain related symptoms of kidney problems: Our kidneys are vital, fist-sized, bean-shaped organs that sit on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. Their primary function is to filter waste ...
Hypertensive CKD deaths disproportionally affected Black and Hispanic adults and patients residing in the Southern US. The age-adjusted death rate from hypertensive kidney disease increased by 48% in ...