Primary Care
Experience comprehensive and compassionate primary care and family medicine services at Main Line Health, delivering advanced care for your overall well-being.
No matter your age, having a primary care provider is one of the best things you can do for your health. At Main Line HealthCare Primary Care in Aston, we offer wellness screenings, routine care, and work with you to manage complex and chronic conditions. Our care team believes in the value of patient education and empowerment in order to create a partnership which promotes your optimal physical and emotional wellness. During your visits, we take the time to listen, answer questions and tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each of our patients.
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Experience comprehensive and compassionate primary care and family medicine services at Main Line Health, delivering advanced care for your overall well-being.
Main Line Health experts provide specialized care so adults of all ages can maintain their independence and live life to the fullest.
You have two kidneys that are bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. They are located at either side of your spine near the middle of your back.
Most people think the kidneys are only responsible for producing urine, but they have many important functions in your body:
When functioning normally, the kidneys accumulate urine and dispose of it through the urinary tract. Excess water and toxins from metabolic processes, along with the urine, are removed from the body as if through a filter. In addition, the acid-base balance is regulated by the kidneys to prevent excess acidity in the blood.
The kidneys have an important role in regulating blood pressure by producing hormones. Hormones from the kidneys such as erythropoietin control the production of blood cells in the bone marrow.
Kidneys also influence the amount of calcium in the blood and the production of vitamin D needed in mineralization that provides the stability of bones.
The warning signs of kidney disease are not always obvious, especially in the early stages. Here are some possible symptoms:
Uremia (uremic syndrome) is a serious complication of both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. It occurs when urea and other waste products buildup in the body because the kidneys are not able to eliminate them. These substances can become poisonous (toxic) to the body if they reach high levels.
Prolonged or severe fluid buildup may make the uremic syndrome worse and can cause:
You may reduce some of the progression of chronic kidney disease with lifestyle changes such as:
As the disease progresses you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant.