What is a parathyroidectomy? What are the parathyroid glands and what do they do? Usually, you have four parathyroid glands. These are located behind the thyroid gland, two on each side, at the front of the neck. Each parathyroid gland is about the size of a pea, being 3-4 mm in size. They are responsible […]
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Which is the single best treatment for CKD? Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Keep your blood pressure (BP) normal, or low (130/80 maximum). This is the single best treatment for you. Key points Normal/low blood pressure. That’s it. All the time. Other things you can do are: Lifestyle changes, and have ..
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What is end-stage renal failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD)? End-stage kidney failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, is also called Stage 5 CKD. This the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. It occurs when the estimated GFR (eGFR) is under 15 ml/min. At this point, you need treatment –
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When (at what stage of CKD) should you see a nephrologist? CKD Stage 4. That is the short answer. You should see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist, when your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate the key measure of kidney function) is less than 30 mls/min. This occurs at Stage 4 CKD. The creatinine blood
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How quickly does CKD progress? In this article we will discuss how quickly does CKD progress. The short, and unsatisfying, answer to this question is .. it depends [“thanks, thought you might say that!” CKDEx]. Chronic kidney disease progression has been studied extensively, but the majority of studies have focussed on the causes of kidney
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Living with CKD Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging. As individuals navigate through their condition, they often encounter physical, emotional, and social obstacles that can significantly impact their quality of life. The importance of peer support for individuals with CKD cannot be overstated. Peer support offers a valuable source of empathy, understanding,
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How much exercise should I actually do? In this article, we will describe how much exercise should I actually do. Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Exercise just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. It is best to combine aerobic (long walks or
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What is an expert patient and how to become one (5 ways) Expert patients are defined as people living with a long-term health condition who are able to take more control over their health by understanding and managing their condition. This leads to an improved quality of life. There is no badge you can get to become an expert patient. But these
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How can the progression of CKD be slowed down? In most people, CKD is not be curable, but it can be managed effectively. The aim of treatment is to slow its progression and control symptoms. The treatment approach depends on the stage of the disease and the underlying cause. Even though CKD is common (1
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7 treatments for CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key points Normal/low blood pressure. That’s it. All the time Lifestyle changes CKD medication. The above is true for most patients. The information below is largely for people with advanced CKD (CKD4-5) Other specific treatments – e.g. a urinary catheter (tube into the bladder)
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