Have you ever suddenly felt dizzy, or maybe just totally exhausted for absolutely no clear reason? Or noticed your breathing seems a little off? If that happens, your body could actually be sending you subtle warning signs of an acid-base disorder. These problems pop up when the super delicate balance of acids and bases in … Read more
Kidney problems. They’re super sneaky. They don’t just flash a warning light. Instead, they creep up on you, quietly messing with the balance of salts and minerals. These are often exactly the subtle signs of electrolyte imbalance in kidney disease. And it’s common among the folks we treat. The point of us helping you at … Read more
Nephrotic syndrome can sneak up on you and can be the worst kind of surprise. That’s why being able to recognize the early signs, even the ones that feel totally minor, is just so important. When symptoms first pop up, they often feel mild. Maybe you think they’re unrelated to your health entirely. But here’s … Read more
Keeping track of kidney function tests, those renal panels your doctor keeps ordering? Honestly, it does feel confusing at first. However, these tests are actually a simple and early way for you to understand how well those two workhorse organs are functioning. They catch potential issues early, which is the whole point. Here at SouthernOKC … Read more
Controlling the Electrolyte Imbalance in CKD is an important process of improving the health of a whole person. The kidneys do not filter well, and here the minerals such as sodium, potassium, and calcium transform in various directions to the surprise of their own. All this can lead to body fatigue, muscle cramps, swelling, as … Read more
Chronic kidney disease is trickier than most people realize. And here’s the thing, one of the things it quietly brings along is CKD bone disorders. It sneaks up, bones get weaker, movements feel just a little off, maybe a twinge here or there. Part of chronic kidney disease complications, yes, but it’s easy to ignore … Read more
Managing anemia in chronic kidney disease it’s not just some simple fix. People often ignore chronic kidney disease anemia symptoms because who wouldn’t? Feeling tired, weak, it sounds like just being sick. But those symptoms mean something, and anemia treatment options for kidney disease must be figured out carefully. Every patient is different; thus, an … Read more
There is a strong relationship between diabetes and chronic kidney disease that may easily be ignored. When blood sugar gets out of whack, the kidneys take a hit, sometimes without you even noticing. That’s why professional chronic kidney care in Ardmore, OK, or Gainesville, TX matters; it’s not just a fancy term. Plus, diabetes management … Read more
The Effects of high blood pressure on kidney health may damage your kidneys without notice. The implications of high blood pressure on the kidneys are not always obvious at first glance. The early signs of kidney disease can be overlooked until such time as harm is done. This is why it is important to prevent … Read more
Most likely, when you heard someone say kidney disease stages it was either in the doctor’s office, talking briefly, or watching some late-night health show. Honestly, most of us in Ardmore, OK, and Gainesville, TX don’t think twice about kidneys until something nudges us to, and by then, well, the ball might already be rolling. … Read more
