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Causes of Kidney Stones

Causes of Kidney Stones

With a digital imaging, Dr. Daniel Martinez, Urologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains what kidney stones are.
Stone is a calcification which is created in the kidney. Stones can measure one millimeter to 10 millimeters, the expert explains.
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Kidney Transplant Surgery

Kidney Transplant Surgery

Dr. Christian Suarez, Nephrologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains patients can be candidates for kidney transplant when the kidneys are working less than 20% or the glomerular filtration rate is less than 20%.

However, not every patient that has …

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Kidney Disease: Treatment

Kidney Disease: Treatment

Dialysis is a machine that purifies the blood, explains Dr. Christian Suarez, Nephrologist with Baptist Health South Florida. After the blood is clean, it gets back to the patient. Filters remove extra fluids and extra electrolytes.
Dialysis is needed for …

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