Kidney Damage
Show 1411: Could Your Kidneys Be Failing You? Th…
This week, our guest discusses how to prevent and treat a surprisingly common condition, chronic kidney disease. One in three Americans faces the risk factors for kidney disease; one in seven is actua…
Some Diabetes Drugs Can Trigger Perineal Gangren…
Do you know what the perineum is? A lot of people do not know what doctors or drug companies mean when they say the “skin of the perineum.” When a television commercial for a type 2 diabetes drug …
Will a Diet of Mostly Plants Help Your Kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease has been increasing in the United States and now affects 14 percent of all adults, and it is even more common among older people. This might be explained by the widespread use o…
Can NSAIDs for Pain Harm Your Kidneys?
Have you taken nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac, ibuprofen or naproxen? These pain relievers are very popular. In fact, you can buy ibuprofen and naproxen without a prescr…
What Do You Really Know About Scary Ibuprofen Si…
Do you read the labels on OTC pain relievers? Be honest now. The last time you purchased Advil, Motrin IB or some house brand ibuprofen pills, did you check out the dosage instructions or the warnings…
Show 1384: Mending Mistrust–Can We Rebuild Fai…
. Decades ago, people trusted their doctors and assumed that physicians always had the patient’s best interests in mind. That belief has faded and trust in medicine seems to be in tatters following …
Can You Wreck Your Kidneys With NSAID Pain Relie…
Most people take their kidneys for granted...until something bad happens. When your kidneys fail, though, your life hangs in the balance. Short of dialysis or a kidney transplant, kidney failure rapid…
Is Celecoxib Safe To Prevent Nighttime Urination…
There is nothing more annoying than waking up in the middle of the night with a strong urge to pee. Well, actually there is. Waking up to discover that you have had an accident in bed is uncomfortable…
What Are the Advantages of Voltaren Gel?
Inflammation is behind a lot of chronic disease, including arthritis. That is why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen are so popular among people with joint pain.…
Sneaky Delayed Drug Side Effects Fool MDs and Pa…
If your doctor recommends a new drug to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, hypothyroidism or elevated LDL cholesterol, you should be informed about the most common or worrisome side effects. Actuall…
Doctors Deny That PPIs Can Cause Kidney Damage
It can take years or even decades to discover serious drug side effects. Think of it as a long-running drug experiment. Proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid) and o…
PPIs and Kidney Damage | Nephrologist Spanks GI …
Many specialists live in silos. By that we mean they hang out with other experts just like themselves. They reinforce each other’s understanding of the world. These specialists may not spend a lot o…
Curcumin or NSAIDS for Knee Arthritis and Heart …
When medical students learn about the best way to treat osteoarthritis pain and inflammation, they inevitably hear that NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are the go-to medications. That’…
Fluoride Exposure and Thyroid, Kidney and Liver …
According to the CDC, nearly 3/4 of the American population on "community water systems" have fluoride exposure from their water. That's more than 200 million people. Growing up ,I remember hearing ra…
Farxiga and Chronic Kidney Disease: FDA Confusio…
On June 14, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration strengthened its warning on certain medications prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. Canagliflozin and dapagliflozin are sold under the brand…
Beware Kidney Injury From the Triple Whammy!
Tens of millions of Americans are at risk for kidney injury. That's because they are taking a combination of drugs that researchers refer to as the "triple whammy" (Mathematical Biosciences, May, 2022…
Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure?
Have you been told you have high blood pressure? Doctors recognize that untreated hypertension can increase your chance of developing heart disease, kidney damage or stroke. Consequently, you should t…
Generic Furosemide Disappoints | How to Afford L…
Ask any doctor about the importance of furosemide (Lasix) and you are likely to get an earful. The FDA approved this diuretic in 1966. It is considered an essential medicine by the World Health Organi…
For Healthy Kidneys, Avoid Sugary Drinks
Usually, people are advised to drink plenty of liquids to keep their kidneys healthy and functioning well. A new study suggests, however, that sugary drinks are more of a problem than a help. What Is …
The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain R…
Doctors love NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). That’s largely because they don’t have a lot of other tools in the toolkit when it comes to treating pain and inflammation. Opioids have…
Will Prediabetes Put Your Heart and Kidneys at R…
The high blood sugar of diabetes is associated with damage to the heart and kidneys. Just how much does slightly elevated blood sugar, termed prediabetes, affect health? Doctors define prediabetes as …
Marathon Runners Should Watch Out for NSAIDs
Marathon runners might be tempted to take ibuprofen or a similar NSAID before they start a long race. But evidence is accumulating that such anti-inflammatory pain relievers may increase the risk of k…
How to Quench Your Thirst Without Harming Your K…
Exercising on a hot summer day can make you thirsty. Sweating due to heat or physical activity constitutes water loss that can lead to dehydration. You'll need a drink to overcome that, but a new s…
Iced Tea Overdose Can Damage the Kidneys
A case report published in The New England Journal of Medicine has answered the question, is it possible to drink too much iced tea? The cautionary case was that of a 56 year old man who developed fat…
Mediterranean Diet Is Good for Kidneys
A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fruit, legumes, olive oil and fish seems to keep kidneys healthy. A community-based study examined the diets of 900 volunteers who were followed for almost 7 y…
Acetaminophen in Combination with Alcohol Can Ha…
Acetaminophen is still perceived as a very safe pain reliever even though there are warnings about liver and kidney damage. Scientists have known for some time that acetaminophen in combination with a…
Healthy Diet Holds Off Kidney Trouble
People with diabetes are at greater risk of chronic kidney disease. A new study shows, however, that a healthful diet can cut that risk significantly. The 6,213 participants in the six-year-long trial…
Naproxen May Damage Kidneys
One of the most popular NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in the pharmacy is naproxen. It was originally only available by prescription under the name Naprosyn. Now doctors can write presc…
Does BPA Affect Kidney Function?
Bisphenol or BPA for short, is widely used in the lining of cans, cash register receipts and is a component of hard clear plastics. A new study shows that this endocrine disruptor may have negative ef…
NSAIDs Don’t Mix with Kidney Disease
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been linked to kidney disease. People with kidney damage are often advised to avoid drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac and celecoxib. A new survey …
Low-Carb Diet Stops Kidney Failure in Mice
One of the serious complications of diabetes is kidney failure. Once it has begun to develop, this complication can be difficult to stop. New mouse research suggests a simple dietary intervention may …
NSAIDs Can Cause Kidney Damage
Q. I read in your column that naproxen can cause kidney damage. I want to reinforce that warning. I lost my kidneys as a result of taking prescription strength naproxen in 1995. I took this anti-infla…
Pain Reliever Caused Kidney Damage
Q. Over-the-counter ibuprofen was my friend. I thought it was a miracle drug for pain and inflammation. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, and I took ibuprofen often to relieve pain. Then I went …