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Why choose North Texas kidney consultants?

North Texas Kidney Disease Association 1600 Water Ridge Drive, Suite A, Lewisville, TX 75057 | Phone: 972-219-0558. Sign In

Where can I find specialized kidney care in Dallas?

We are committed to providing you with the latest and best nephrology sub-specialty care in hopes of educating and empowering you with the information you need to partner with us in your medical care. For more information, please call (972) 219 0558. Our Patient Portal Athena Health can be accessed here. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

Why choose our kidney clinics?

Online Patient Portal – Advanced Kidney Care of North Texas. Online Patient Portal Admin 2019-09-11T13:03:41+00:00. With your busy life, it can be hard to stay on top of your family’s health care — even though it’s the most important thing of all. Our online patient portal allows you to communicate with us easily and safely — according to your schedule.

What is the mission of the Kidney Center?

Home. /. Kidney Disease. Patient Portal. Virtual Check-Ins. Telehealth Visits. Request Appointment. At North Texas Kidney Consultants, we are dedicated to managing patients with a variety of kidney diseases. Most people are unaware that they may even have a problem.

What happens if you have kidney disease?

If kidney disease gets worse, wastes can build to high levels in your blood and make you feel sick. You may develop complications like high blood pressure, anemia (low blood count), weak bones, poor nutritional health and nerve damage. Also, kidney disease increases your risk of having heart and cardiovascular disease.

How do you know if you have CKD?

Are there any symptoms I should look for to tell that I have CKD?#N#Unfortunately, most people will not have any symptoms until their kidney disease is advanced; therefore, many do not come to a physician’s attention until the kidney disease may be somewhat advanced. Your primary care physician will often have screening laboratories done that has a serum creatinine reported. This test is used to screen for kidney disease (more on this later). For now, some of the symptoms that you may have include: 1 Feeling more tired and having less energy 2 Having trouble concentrating 3 Having a poor appetite 4 Having trouble sleeping 5 Having swollen feet and ankles, and having puffiness around your eyes, especially in the morning 6 Having dry, itchy skin 7 Needing to urinate more often, especially at night.

What is the leading cause of kidney failure?

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney failure; diabetes accounts for approximately 44 percent of new cases of chronic kidney failure in the United States each year. Uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure is the second leading cause of chronic kidney failure in the United States; it accounts for about 35 percent of all cases.

How common are kidney stones in men?

Kidney stones are more common in men, who account for about four out of five cases. Kidney and urinary tract diseases continue to be one of the major causes of work-loss among men and women. Each year, over 1 million physician visits and more than 300,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. resulted from kidney stones.

What does a GFR of 60 mean?

When the GFR is less than 60 for greater than three months, it indicates the presence of CKD. .

How many people have urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence, the loss of urine control caused by illness, medications or aging, affects about 13 million Americans. Although effective treatments are available, only about 10 percent of those who suffer from urinary incontinence seek medical care for the problem, often because of embarrassment.

Is creatinine a kidney function?

While the serum creatinine is an indication of kidney function, since we are all of different sizes and muscle masses using a variety of other variables becomes necessary. This equation was derived from a large study that looked at all these factors to come up with a standardized way to measure kidney function.

What is the goal of chronic kidney disease?

Our goal is to prevent further progression of chronic kidney disease.

What causes fluid filled cysts in the kidneys?

Polycystic is a genetic disorder that causes may fluid filled cysts to grow inside of the kidneys. Acquired cystic kidney disease happens over a period of time and many cysts develop in the kidneys.