Have you suddenly lost a lot of weight, even though you aren’t actively exercising or going on a diet? Are you concerned about sudden weight loss in your loved one? There may be a contributing explanation for this phenomenon. As a metabolic disease, diabetes can affect the way your body controls important levels of substances within the … Read more
If you’re a sports-minded individual, you know how many precautions you need to take to be physically safe, especially if you are on a contact sports team. You’ve probably heard stories about some of the more common athletic injuries, but did you know that kidney injuries are one of the most prominent injuries suffered by … Read more
Urinating is a part of everyday life. So much so, that we barely tend to think about it. It’s an automated response that when we feel the urge to urinate, we go to a restroom to do so. This basic task can quickly become a nuisance though when it goes awry, such as with a … Read more
From a very early age, we are told that we need to invest in regular physical exams from the doctor to make sure that our health continues to be in order. This is a good rule of thumb to follow throughout life, no matter what age you are. At the office of Dr. Gura, Board Certified Kidney Specialist … Read more
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure and health problems in the United States. It is becoming an increasing problem, with more and more diagnoses each year. One reason why it may not be on the radar as often as other diseases are is because patients are unaware how diabetes can affect the … Read more
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of death in America. The problem with high blood pressure is that many people go years without knowing they have it until it’s too late. This is why it’s important to get regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor you and take the appropriate steps to … Read more
Kidneys serve as one of our body’s most important organs. Their function is to remove excess waste and fluid from our body. It’s essential that this waste is removed as it could potentially cause our body harm. Often, kidney pain can be difficult to identify from back pain because of its location. Kidneys are located … Read more
Diabetes is a scary word. Whether you are struggling with Type 1 or Type 2, or you are just worried about diabetes in general, there is much that goes into this fear. Without being able to understand the subtle – and not so subtle – differences between these two very distinct types of diabetes, it can … Read more
Did you know that 30 million Americans have kidney disease? Perhaps more shocking than that statistic is the fact that most are unaware they have it. For this reason, it is extremely important to be educated on signs of healthy kidneys, as well as warning symptoms to look out for. For more information on healthy kidneys and … Read more
When your normal, natural kidneys are functioning at their most efficient rate, they are responsible for the filtering of your body’s blood, and removal of liquid waste in the form of urine. Most people are born with two kidneys; however, daily functions are possible with only one kidney. When kidney failure occurs, the efficiency of … Read more