DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
Even if your lab results show “normal” kidney function, new research suggests it might not tell the full story. A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Kidney International, ...
Why it’s silent: Kidney disease can progress for years without obvious symptoms, making early detection challenging and often delaying treatment. Key warning signs: Changes in urination, swelling, ...