Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributing factor to both heart disease and strokes, which are two leading causes of death and disability. Medication can help you manage your hypertension, and so can simple lifestyle changes.
Vasculitis, which is a condition that affects blood vessels, can have serious effects on your health. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help you manage your condition. Read on to learn about them here.
Plenty of sports drinks advertise their electrolyte content. But what are electrolytes, and why do we need them? More importantly, what can we do if we develop an electrolyte imbalance? Read on to learn the answers.
Dialysis plays an essential role in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, but not every patient needs it. Here’s when our team typically recommends dialysis, along with a brief overview of dialysis options.
Protein in your urine isn’t normal. In fact, sometimes it can be a sign of a serious medical problem. Other times, it can be caused by something more benign, such as dehydration. Here’s how the two can be linked.
Hypertension affects millions of Americans, increasing their risk of developing serious health problems. The good news is that there are plenty of simple things you can do to lower your blood pressure — starting today.
Vasculitis causes widespread inflammation inside your blood vessels, hampering circulation that your tissues and organs need to function. The good news: It can be treated. Here’s how our team can help.
Vasculitis is an uncommon cause of shortness of breath, but it’s an important one to know about. Here’s how this blood vessel condition can affect your lungs and how we can help treat it.
Edema is a kind of swelling that’s associated with a host of underlying medical problems, including kidney disease and kidney failure. If you have swelling in your feet or hands, here’s what you need to know about edema.
Dialysis helps replace essential functions of the kidneys when they’re too damaged or diseased to function fully on their own. If your kidneys are damaged, here’s why having regular dialysis treatments is so important.
Seeing blood in your urine can be pretty scary. Plenty of people worry it’s a clear sign of underlying kidney disease. However, that’s just one possible cause. There are plenty of others. Read on to learn what they are.
If a kidney transplant is in your future, it’s natural to be excited — and a little anxious about what to expect. This post gives a quick overview of some of the most important things you should know about life after a transplant.
Dealing with the widespread symptoms of lupus can be frustrating. And while medications can help relieve symptoms, so can simple lifestyle changes. Here are seven changes you can make today.
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and every one has an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. If you have diabetes, here’s what you should know about your kidneys — and what you can do to keep them healthy.
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.
