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Educational articles for patients and companions.
When does foamy urine matter?
Foam in the urine is sometimes unimportant, but if it is persistent or comes with swelling, protein may be leaking from the kidney. Only a urine test settles the question. This article explains when to have a test, which test is needed and which signs should not be overlooked.
ReadDoes high creatinine mean kidney failure?
High creatinine does not always mean kidney failure. Food, muscle, exercise and some medicines change it too, and the doctor reads it together with your age, sex and a urine test. This article explains what creatinine is, why one number is not enough and what to do after seeing a high result.
ReadNephrologist or urologist?
Both work on the kidneys and urine, but one focuses more on kidney function and the other on the urinary tract and surgery. This article says which to start with for high creatinine, protein in the urine, resistant blood pressure and kidney stones, and how the two specialities complement each other.
ReadPainkillers and the kidneys
Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen reduce blood flow to the kidneys and are risky for someone with kidney disease. This article says which painkillers need caution, why asking your doctor or pharmacist matters and which options for pain to raise with your doctor.
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