Search Results for: kidneys

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  How Cancer Treatment Affects the Kidneys

  August 5, 2021

  Kidney cancer directly harms your kidneys . But other types of cancer and some cancer treatments can damage your kidneys, too.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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  Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Kidneys?

  April 2, 2021

  Chances are, you know you have two kidneys. But do you have any idea what they do? Learn more about these powerhouse organs.Start Quiz

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant

  Tagged with: kidney, kidney disease

  

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  Why Do My Kidneys Hurt (Flank Pain)?

  September 30, 2019

  Discover the common causes of kidney pain to find out why your kidneys hurt. Learn to identify if flank pain or groin pain is actually kidney pain.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: back pain, flank pain, kidney infection, kidney pain, kidney stones, nephrology, pain, Polycystic kidney disease, Pyelonephritis, urinary tract infection, UTI

  

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  Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy

  February 23, 2024

  If you find yourself peeing frequently during pregnancy, you're not alone. Find out why pregnancy and bladder control issues are linked, and what helps.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

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  What Causes Recurrent Kidney Stones?

  December 15, 2023

  Learn about the causes of recurrent kidney stones, their symptoms, and how to avoid them from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What Are the First Signs of Kidney Cancer?

  December 14, 2023

  Learn about the first signs of kidney cancer, early detection, risk factors, treatment options, and more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Urology

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?

  December 12, 2023

  Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What Is Magnesium Deficiency?

  November 29, 2023

  Magnesium is very important for your body. Having low magnesium levels in your body can prove dangerous. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants

  February 5, 2024

  Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant

  Tagged with: Consideration