I remember this one morning when I woke up with a dull ache in my lower back. At first, I chalked it up to sleeping wrong or maybe pushing too hard during a workout. But as the hours went on, something didn’t feel right. It wasn’t the typical muscle soreness. It felt deeper, more internal….
As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I often encounter patients who don’t realize just how closely high blood pressure and electrolyte imbalance are connected. It’s not uncommon to see individuals with high blood pressure also experiencing issues with their electrolytes, and this relationship can sometimes make managing hypertension even more complex. In…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and stiffness. But did you know that this condition can also have a serious impact on other organs, including your kidneys? As someone who has worked extensively with individuals living with RA, I’ve seen firsthand how the disease can…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition that can silently damage your kidneys over time. It’s one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and if left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure. Understanding how hypertension affects your kidneys is key to preventing long-term damage and maintaining kidney health. How…