(A normal kidney weighs somewhere near 250 grams, about half a pound.) In people with ADPKD, the cysts may keep growing after a transplant. These large kidneys can cause pain, press on the stomach, ...
Kidneys work quietly in the background, filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining chemical stability without demanding attention. But this is until som ...
One organ that does the most amount of work, without much fuss or chaos — it’s the kidneys. The “silent multitaskers” of the body perform vital, behind-the-scenes work: filtering waste, balancing ...
(A normal kidney weighs somewhere near 250 grams, about half a pound.) In people with ADPKD, the cysts may keep growing after a transplant. These large kidneys can cause pain, press on the stomach, ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on transplants and dialysis. Fifteen years ago, I found I had polycystic kidney disease and was recommended a transplant. My wife and I discovered that our ...