10 VITALITY Summer 2025 Kidney conditions and disorders At the CMH Nephrology Clinic in Bolivar, Russell Davis, D.O., treats these kidney conditions and disorders: ● Acute kidney injury. ● Chronic kidney disease. ● Cystic kidney disease. ● Diabetic nephropathy. ● Electrolyte disorders. ● End-stage renal disease. ● Glomerulonephritis. ● Glomerulopathy. ● Hypertension. ● Kidney infections. ● Kidney stones. ● Microscopic hematuria. ● Nephrotic syndrome. ● Proteinuria/ albuminuria. ● Urinary tract infection. Did you know that 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease? In fact, 9 out of 10 people with kidney disease don’t even know they have it. Some kidney diseases run in families. However, diabetes and high blood pressure are the two main causes of kidney disease. “Diabetes and hypertension are often associated with kidney disease,” says Russell Davis, D.O., a board certified nephrologist at the CMH Nephrology Clinic. “These disease states, combined with proteinuria, can be a warning sign of advancing kidney disease, and early intervention may slow or stabilize disease.” Lifestyle changes While kidney disease is not reversible, lifestyle changes can prevent it or slow its progression. The changes include: ● Eating a healthy diet. ● Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise. ● Quitting smoking. ● Limiting alcohol intake. ● Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help your kidneys remove toxins. ● Treating urinary tract infections right away. ● Monitoring your blood pressure and kidney function. Early diagnosis It’s crucial to watch your kidney health if you have risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. A few symptoms to watch for include swollen feet, fatigue and changes in urination, but you might not see any signs of early kidney disease. However, easy blood and urine tests can reveal how your kidneys are functioning. “If you have high blood pressure and diabetes, talk to a nephrologist,” Dr. Davis says. “Your kidneys may be working fine now, but we can use simple tests to catch kidney disease early and slow its progression.” High blood pressure and diabetes: A dangerous duo for your kidneys Make the call Dr. Davis is accepting new patients at the CMH Nephrology Clinic. Ask your primary care provider for a referral or call 417-328-7300 to schedule an appointment. Russell Davis, D.O.
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