So, there I was, sitting on the couch one weekend, sipping tea and scrolling through my phone, when out of nowhere, I noticed this weird little squiggle drifting across my vision. At first, I thought it was a strand of hair, but nope—it moved when I moved my eyes. Floaters, huh? I’d heard of them…
If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by the topic of effective hypertension management, trust me—you’re not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years in the trenches with patients trying to tame those stubborn blood pressure numbers, I’ve seen how confusing and frustrating it can get. I’m Gwenna, and in my day-to-day practice, hypertension…
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…
Let’s talk about something serious but often ignored—the long-term effects of untreated hypertension. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure (or even if you suspect you might have it), but you’ve been brushing it off, I need you to hear me out. As a hypertension specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how neglecting this silent killer…
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect your kidneys? It’s a question I get asked more often than you might think. As someone who has spent years diagnosing and managing RA, I’ve seen firsthand how this autoimmune condition doesn’t always stick to just the joints. While most people associate RA with stiff, painful fingers or swollen knees, the…
When we talk about high blood pressure and kidney health, we’re really talking about a two-way street. Your kidneys play a massive role in regulating blood pressure, and at the same time, high blood pressure can quietly damage your kidneys over time. If you’ve ever had a patient (or even yourself) struggling with both, you…
` Let’s talk about secondary hypertension—a fancy term for high blood pressure that happens because of another health issue. We usually hear about regular hypertension (the primary kind), but secondary hypertension is sneaky, often tied to things like kidney problems, hormonal imbalances, or even medications. So, if you’re dealing with high blood pressure and can’t…
If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re probably already familiar with how this autoimmune disease affects your joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. But did you know it can also impact other parts of your body, including your kidneys? It might sound a bit unexpected, but kidney problems are actually more common for…
Discover the main enemy of diabetes and effective strategies for managing and preventing this chronic condition. Learn about lifestyle changes, proper diet, exercise, and medications to lead a healthy life. Introduction Diabetes is a prevalent and chronic condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels, resulting from either insufficient…