Abuse of painkillers is silently driving the rising cases of kidney failure among Nigerians, seasoned kidney care experts have said. They explained that many commonly used analgesics, when taken ...

Painkillers offer quick relief from headaches, fever, and body aches, but frequent use may silently affect kidney health.

Kidney stones can often cause back pain as they pass through the urinary tract The severity of symptoms depends on the stone size and composition Read on to know more about how kidney stones can trigg ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid to relieve heartburn ...

A decade ago, high uric acid was often seen as a condition linked with ageing. Doctors usually diagnosed gout or uric acid kidney stones in people above 50. Today the pattern looks different. Clinics ...

Kidneys perform many critical functions such as filtering waste from the blood, regulating fluid balance and blood pressure, and helping maintain healthy mineral levels. When kidney health declines, ...

Evidence synthesis across randomized comparisons showed limited magnitude and duration of opioid analgesia for most acute pain presentations, challenging assumptions of broad short-term efficacy.

Discover a parent's essential guide to navigating pediatric urology, focusing on minimal intervention and advanced medical ...

Patient-reported outcomes using KDQOL-36 consistently demonstrate impairments in physical functioning, mental health, and daily activities, with decrements amplified by advanced CKD and diabetes.

Pregnancy is an important stage in a woman’s life. During this time, the body goes through many changes to support the growing baby. One of the organs that works harder during pregnancy is ...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac can increase blood pressure and damage blood vessels inside the kidneys. Olivier Picard, chair of the NPA, ...

“Eating lots of fruit and vegetables helps keep your blood pressure and cholesterol healthy – and if you’re looking after your heart, you’re looking after your kidneys,” says Loud. “Eating your five-a ...