Day: March 6, 2025

There is a group of diseases collectively called glomerular disease, which collectively refers to any disease affecting glomerulus (tiny blood vessel filtering structures within the kidney). If not managed properly, these diseases can result in significant damage to the kidneys. Southern Oklahoma Kidney Center offers expertise in glomerular disorders with nephrotic and nephritic syndromes for the kidney’s health … Read more

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is an abrupt impairment of kidney function, resulting in the buildup of waste products in the body. Introduction to Acute Kidney Injury Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined by an acute decrease in renal function over hours to days. This damage alters the kidneys’ capacity to filter waste, control fluids, and manage electrolytes. It can … Read more

Diabetes-related kidney disease (aka diabetes nephropathy) is a relatively severe and serious complication of diabetes in which the kidneys lose their ability to get rid of metabolic wastes from circulating blood flowing through the kidneys. In the USA, it is a common cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Management is essential in order to … Read more