Having blood if your urine can be alarming, but it’s actually more common than you may think. Still, it’s a sign of a problem, and it could be serious. If you have blood in your urine, here’s what could be causing it.
Jul 15th, 2021
Having blood if your urine can be alarming, but it’s actually more common than you may think. Still, it’s a sign of a problem, and it could be serious. If you have blood in your urine, here’s what could be causing it.
Millions of Americans are affected by kidney disease, including both acute and chronic disease. Getting early treatment is critical for preventing more serious organ damage. Here’s a quick review of four treatments our team offers.
Most people know high blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease. But, did you know it can cause kidney disease, too? Here’s why managing your blood pressure is important for the health of your kidneys.
Edema is a common symptom that’s associated with different medical problems. When it’s caused by kidney problems, nephrology care is the first line of defense against more serious complications. Here’s what you should know about edema and nephrology.
As two interconnected systems, your heart health and kidney health are closely linked. Find out how they work together and how problems with one can affect the other.
Obesity is one of the most prominent risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease. Read on to learn what your kidneys do and how obesity can affect them.
If you’ve been diagnosed with kidney disease, you may have some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know.
Vasculitis refers to an inflammation of blood vessels that can occur in a number of areas. While vasculitis can sometimes be hard to diagnose, here are some signs to watch out for.
If you’ve been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, dialysis can be a life-saving process. Here’s what you need to know before starting treatment.
Anyone with a history of kidney stones wants to do everything possible to prevent these debilitatingly painful stones from forming. Find out five practical steps you can take to reduce the chances of kidney stones.
The entire HKSC team is excited to announce that Dr. Jonathan Pankow will be joining our practice in June 2020. Dr. Jonathan Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas by two parent physicians.
As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to affect the United States, many physicians including our doctors at HKSC have begun offering telemedicine. It has not only allowed our practice to do our part in flattening the curve, by taking precautions to limit ...
We are excited to announce that Dr.Tsegaw Egziti joined the HKSCMD team in June 2019. Dr. Egziti completed his Internal Medicine Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program in 2014.
We are excited to announce that Dr.Iti Yadav joined the HKSCMD team in May 2019 to provide Hospital Coverage in Nephrology. Dr. Yadav has endeared herself to all of her patients with excellent and compassionate service for many years ...
Polycystic kidney disease (also called PKD) is a disease in which clusters of cysts develop and grow primarily within your kidneys. This causes the kidney to enlarge and lose function. The cysts are noncancerous round sacs filled with fluid.