How hemodialysis helps
What patients should appreciate is that dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for people with kidney failure. Many people on dialysis continue to live active and…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read
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What patients should appreciate is that dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for people with kidney failure. Many people on dialysis continue to live active and…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read
If your blood pressure is found to be elevated or high during in-office screening, you may be asked to confirm the results by checking your blood pressure…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read
To protect your kidneys, maintain a healthy weight and diet, manage any medical conditions and get regular check-ups.
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 4 min read
Concentrated urine which can be a dark yellow color with a high specific gravity may indicate dehydration, while dilute urine with low specific gravity may…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 4 min read
One of the most common blood tests is called a CBC – short for complete blood count. It is used to look at overall health and can be used to diagnose a wide…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read
You may be drinking too much water if your urine is usually colorless or if you have to urinate more often than usual. A person with average fluid intake…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 4 min read
Sudden, intense exercise when you are not used to it can cause a condition called rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue gets severely damaged and substances from…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 4 min read
Don’t give up. Remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. If you fall back into old habits, don’t dwell on it. Don’t engage in negative thoughts and…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 4 min read
Unintended sudden or extreme weight loss is not good for one’s health. This can lead to feeling weak, having less energy and being less able to cope with…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read
With a month to go before the year ends, some patients may be thinking about squeezing in their check-ups and labs this month, or maybe scheduling tests as…
Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · · 3 min read