Kidney failure symptoms may begin so gradually that you don't really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (pee). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to ...

High blood pressure often develops silently, earning its reputation as a dangerous yet stealthy health condition. While early stages might show no obvious symptoms, certain warning signs can indicate ...

High blood pressure earns its reputation as the “silent killer” by developing without obvious symptoms until it reaches potentially life-threatening levels. With nearly half of American adults living ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops when the kidneys become less effective over time due to damage. Stage 2 CKD indicates mild kidney damage. CKD progresses from stages 1–5. A person with CKD might ...

About 1.28 billion adults (aged 30–79) have high blood pressure globally, according to the 2023 data. What’s more alarming is that an estimated 46% of adults are unaware that they have high blood ...

Decompensated heart failure (DHF) means that symptoms from heart failure are severe enough to require immediate medical attention. Dyspnea or shortness of breath is the most common symptom of DHF.

Karen Dwyer is Clinical Director of Kidney Health Australia. She has received honorarium from AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim and Bayer. She is on the clinical advisory committee for GMHBA. She has ...