The most important test to check the health of the kidney is the kidney function test. It is also called renal function test. In this, the functioning of the kidney is checked on several parameters ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I both have chronically low blood sodium levels, mostly around 132, but sometimes lower. It never reaches 135. This is of concern because sodium is essential for cell ...
Your kidneys are pretty vital: They filter your blood and get rid of the waste in the body through urine. They’re also responsible for helping to regulate your blood pressure, producing red blood ...
Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...