The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...

Your kidneys are just below your ribcage, with one kidney on each side of the spine. Pain caused by kidney conditions may feel like it's under your ribs. Or, the pain may radiate to your lower abdomen ...

NSAIDs can pose a risk to your kidney health. But while acetaminophen may be safer, all pain medications should be taken with a doctor’s supervision if you have kidney disease. It’s almost a ...

Constipation could potentially cause lower back pain. In other cases, the two symptoms may also have a shared root cause, such as fibroids, digestive conditions, or medications. However ...

Pain in the big toe can come on suddenly or develop over time. Many common ailments can bring on sharp pain, but it can also be a symptom of an underlying condition that needs specialized care.

Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman Some causes of flank pain, such as a kidney infection, are very serious. Others, including muscle tension or stiffness, can be painful but are ...

Schneider, emphasizing the implications of these findings, said, "For consumers and scientists interested in using CY alkaloids, it's the luck of the draw whether they happen to buy one that ...

Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the ball of your foot, the area of the forefoot just below the top of the metatarsal bones in your big toe. Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their ...

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The episode ends when the stone moves or the pressure stops. People describe the pain as intense, sharp, stabbing, cramping, or squeezing, sometimes making it impossible to sit still. This can be ...