Mild swelling around your feet or eyes is an early sign of kidney damage,” he says. Urine also gives many clues. “Foamy or ...

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If you take creatine and your KFT shows high creatinine, don’t panic! Dr Rajan breaks down how supplements can distort the results. If you’ve ever taken creatine and worried it might be damaging your ...

Cases of kidney disease are constantly increasing, and people often take symptoms lightly, which can lead to serious problems ...

If you take creatine and your KFT shows high creatinine, don’t panic! Dr Rajan breaks down how supplements can distort the ...

Doctors order a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. It helps them see how well your kidneys are working. A BUN test measures how much blood urea ...

Amismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Healthcare providers for decades have measured blood ...

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Your doctor may order a creatinine test to assess the health of your kidneys. A high creatinine level could be a sign of an issue such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Creatinine is a waste product ...