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The kidney is an important part of the urinary tract.
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back, one on each side of the spine. The kidneys remove extra water and wastes from the blood, producing urine. They also keep a stable balance of salts and other substances [...]
By Geoffrey Borgonia
There is a common misconception that high intake of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can cause kidney stones or kidney problems.
Calcium phosphate stones can exist only in a urinary tract that is not acidic. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C’s most common form) makes the urine more acidic, hence dissolving phosphate [...]
By Geoffrey Borgonia
Before going into the nitty-gritty of kidney stones and why you should be concerned, let’s make sure whether or not you (or someone you know) might have it.
The most obvious sign of this affliction is the pain that feels anywhere from a subtle discomfort or ache to a sensation [...]
Who Gets Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are more common in the following persons:·
– Caucasians more than Afro-Americans · - Men more often than Women ·
– Persons 20 to 40 [...]
Before stuffing yourself with sweets, oil-rich food and alcohol this Christmas, you may want to take this as a warning.
Approximately one person with kidney failure in the Philippines dies every hour according to a well-known surgeon who specializes in kidney transplantation.
National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) Executive Director Dr. Enrique Ona said that every year, [...]
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