Michael Webb

Substance abuse treatment is the only real option for many people addicted to alcohol or drugs. Treatment can be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis and there are advantages and disadvantages to both types of treatment. Some programs are restricted to alcohol or other drugs, while other programs incorporate...

Interestingly, certain cases of high blood pressure are caused by a kidney problem. The kidneys play a large role in determining what our blood pressure is. The kidneys have a complex system of hormones that affect blood pressure under certain circumstances. The primary kidney problem that leads...

If you happen to be a diabetic or know one who is, recognizing what diabetic symptoms are is important. This is also true if you have a strong family history of diabetes; you'll want to be aware of the symptoms in case you develop the disease, too. It's important to...

For the average person, getting a kidney infection is relatively uncommon. There are some conditions, however, that can lead to kidney infections. The medical term for this kind of infection is called pyelonephritis. It can lead to kidney failure and also to spread of infection from the...

There are two primary types of kidney failure in humans. The first occurs fairly suddenly and is called "acute renal failure". We'll talk later about the causes of this condition. The second disease is more insidious and occurs over time. It is called "chronic renal failure"....

Our kidneys are very important to us. Without actively functioning kidneys, the presence of kidney disease can be devastating for a person. In the worst case scenario, an individual will need to be on dialysis or receive a kidney transplant to replace the diseased kidneys. There are several different types...