You open your blood report and notice that creatinine has risen. Then you remember that you barely drank anything the day before. Could dehydration explain it? Yes, dehydration can be one reason a creatinine result is high—but it is not a diagnosis you can make from the number alone. A new rise can also reflect … Read more
Finding protein in your urine can sound alarming. You may wonder whether your kidneys are failing, whether you ate too much protein or whether a natural remedy can stop the leak. The first step is to confirm what the test found and why. Protein in urine can be an important sign of kidney damage, but … Read more
A high urea result can be unsettling, especially if you have been told that your kidneys are not filtering as well as they should. It is natural to ask what you can change today: drink more water, eat less protein or try a “kidney cleansing” tea? The right response starts with the cause of the … Read more
An eGFR result can feel like a score you need to raise. If it has fallen since your last test, you may search for a food, drink or routine that will bring it back up. But eGFR is an estimate of kidney filtration, not a number you can safely change on command. The useful first … Read more