Your healthcare provider will check the health of your kidneys. That way, treatment can be adjusted if your condition changes. If you have other health problems that affect your kidneys, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, they will be checked also.
If you have kidney problems, or have in the past, exercise is important. It is also important if you want to prevent problems with your kidneys.
Kidney damage can be temporary or permanent, depending on what caused it. Here are some reasons why kidneys may fail.
Learn about the kidneys--where they're located, how they filter waste from the blood, and their other roles in keeping the body healthy.
After transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgery and a stay in the hospital, you'll go home to recover. Read this to learn about what to expect and how you can care for yourself at home.
To help you listen to each other’s feelings, you might try this “talker and listener” approach. First, one person is the talker and the other is the listener. Then you change roles.
An intimate relationship is built on being able to share feelings. The stress and worry of a heart attack or surgery can upset this closeness.
If you recently had a heart attack or heart surgery, you may be worried about your love life. This is normal during an illness. But know that you can still enjoy sex. Here is information that can help you understand your feelings. It can also help you work with your partner to rebuild intimacy and enjoy sex again.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It helps relax your blood vessels and can lower your blood pressure and relieve chest pain.
After peripheral artery bypass surgery, plan on being in the hospital for about 3 to 8 days. The length of your stay depends on the type of bypass you have, your health, and how you respond to surgery.