Polycystic Kidney Disease
The Polycystic Kidney Disease occurs as a result of kidney genetic disorders. It occurs in human as well as animals. When a person has Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), physicians find many cysts that are filled with fluid in the kidneys. These fluid-filled cysts cause kidney enlargement and may damage the liver and pancreas. In some cases, the harm may influence on the patients' hearts and brains as well.
It is estimated that more than 600,000 Americans are affected with polycystic kidney disease. Globally, it affects more than 12.5 million people. The severity of the spread of the disease prompted concerned parties to form an organization that specifically aim to fight with Polycystic Kidney Disease named The PKD Foundation.
When the disease is chronic, it turns to ADPKD, in which, multiple cysts damage both the kidneys. This may happen with both the PKD-1 or PKD 2 gene mutations, which are genetic disorders. Multiple cysts start their expansions from utero or somewhere from nephron. When they enlarge with fluids, they pressurize nearby parenchyma restricting renal functions.
More than 90 percent of Polycystic Kidney Disease is considered as genetic, from which, more than 90 percent occurs as a result of autosomal dominant trait. The remaining 10 percent occurs as a result of spontaneous mutations. The PKD-1 gene causes 85 percent cases while PKD-2 gene (chromosome 4) causes 15 percent polycystic kidney disease.
People who have Polycystic kidney disease have various symptoms including abdominal discomfort, urinary tract infection, hematuria, abdominal mass, hypertension, increase of serum creatinine, renal pain and renal insufficiency. Half of the patients may get ADPKD, the terminal renal disease (ESRD) when they are about 60 years old. Hypertension, a common discomfort among polycystic kidney disease patients, triggers the renal dysfunction.
Pain in the stomach, gastro esophageal reflux and satiety are common symptoms as enlarged kidneys pressurize neighboring organs. Enlarged cysts may rupture causing severe pain to the patients and the uric acid and calcium oxalate that amalgamate in kidneys due to ruptures can result in kidney stones as well.
Frequent occurrences of ADPKD situation may cause urinary tract infection, which is a major problem. This situation produces fever, pain and chills to the ailing patients. When diagnosing, patients' blood culture can be positive and urine culture may give negative results.
Treatment for Polycystic kidney disease is greatly supportive to reduce symptoms. The gradual declining of kidney function cannot be reversed with any particular therapies. Hypertension should be controlled lower than 130/85 to control harm to the kidneys. Drainage method is used to empty enlarged cysts and it may include surgical drainage as well. If the kidneys are extremely large, then kidney transplantation may be needed.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Kidney Disease Treatment
Kidney Disease Treatment
Kidneys are one of the major and vital organs in the human body and they helps in excreting the waste product from the body. Kidney function is very important in a human body. Some of the major kidney related problems are described below.
1. Acute renal failure - this actually makes the kidney stop working properly, some of the major function like urination, purification and other kidney related functions. Kidney suddenly stops its normal activities. The major reason for this unusual activity of kidney is because of certain problems. Acute infection in the kidney is the major cause of acute renal failure.
Dialysis is the major treatment in these kinds of problems. Dialysis allows a machine to carry out all the functions on behalf of the kidney, which was previously done by the kidney. Medicines are also preferred to solve minor problems related to acute renal failure.
2. Kidney stones - this disease is caused by formation of some stones inside the kidney. These stones are formed because of the substances which are purified by kidney. These stones vary in sizes and they block the urinary bladder and creates problem in urination. Some of the major symptoms of stones in kidney are extreme pain which is colicky in nature, and may be felt in the lower abdomen, radiating to the back. This problem can be diagnosed by sonography.
This disease can be cured by medicine or by laser treatment. In laser treatment the stones are manually crushed in to small pieces by the laser rays. This process is very effective in curing this disease.
3. Urinary tract infections - in these disease infections are caused in the urinary tract which leads to extreme pain in the urinary tract while urination. This disease causes severe pain in the tract and they are treated by different antibiotics and also by symptomatic treatment to relieve the burning and pain.
4. Other techniques - some of the other techniques which are used to cure kidney diseases are acupuncture, kidney massage and drinking dandelion tea. Acupuncture is a Chinese method of curing diseases and they are used extensively in china for several disease. Kidney massage is also an efficient in treating kidney related problems. These methods are very famous in Asian countries like china and they are practiced for every kind of disease problems.
This kidney related problems are very much curable and they can be treated by any of the above mentioned methods.
Kidneys are one of the major and vital organs in the human body and they helps in excreting the waste product from the body. Kidney function is very important in a human body. Some of the major kidney related problems are described below.
1. Acute renal failure - this actually makes the kidney stop working properly, some of the major function like urination, purification and other kidney related functions. Kidney suddenly stops its normal activities. The major reason for this unusual activity of kidney is because of certain problems. Acute infection in the kidney is the major cause of acute renal failure.
Dialysis is the major treatment in these kinds of problems. Dialysis allows a machine to carry out all the functions on behalf of the kidney, which was previously done by the kidney. Medicines are also preferred to solve minor problems related to acute renal failure.
2. Kidney stones - this disease is caused by formation of some stones inside the kidney. These stones are formed because of the substances which are purified by kidney. These stones vary in sizes and they block the urinary bladder and creates problem in urination. Some of the major symptoms of stones in kidney are extreme pain which is colicky in nature, and may be felt in the lower abdomen, radiating to the back. This problem can be diagnosed by sonography.
This disease can be cured by medicine or by laser treatment. In laser treatment the stones are manually crushed in to small pieces by the laser rays. This process is very effective in curing this disease.
3. Urinary tract infections - in these disease infections are caused in the urinary tract which leads to extreme pain in the urinary tract while urination. This disease causes severe pain in the tract and they are treated by different antibiotics and also by symptomatic treatment to relieve the burning and pain.
4. Other techniques - some of the other techniques which are used to cure kidney diseases are acupuncture, kidney massage and drinking dandelion tea. Acupuncture is a Chinese method of curing diseases and they are used extensively in china for several disease. Kidney massage is also an efficient in treating kidney related problems. These methods are very famous in Asian countries like china and they are practiced for every kind of disease problems.
This kidney related problems are very much curable and they can be treated by any of the above mentioned methods.
Kidney Disease Symptoms
Kidney Disease Symptoms
Some people may not think that they have kidney diseases until they have undergone medical checkups. They don't have the slightest reasons to think that they have it, as the relevant symptoms are not as severe to restrict their day-today activities. Within this backdrop, it is highly important to understand symptoms of the disease to get appropriate treatment before the disease converts to a life-threatening condition such as kidney failure.
The nephrons of the kidneys may get damaged due to various reasons and most of these reasons are still unknown. From the known causes, high blood pressure and diabetics are prominent. The persons who have these diseases should control their blood pressure and sugar level to avoid kidney diseases.
Neglect of symptoms may lead to kidney failure. It is spontaneous but gradual worsening of the situation may cause it. Gaining knowledge of kidney diseases alerts people to undergo medical checkups and it supports to overcome fatal consequences of kidney diseases.
Though some people with kidney diseases may not get symptoms, many may get various symptoms including blood in urine, frequent urination, difficulty in urinating, and urine foam. These changes of the urine are initial symptoms to the diagnosis of a probable kidney disease. The main function of the kidneys is to remove excess water from blood. When this is not happening, body tissues swell. Excess water in the blood causes swelling, which may occur in the arms, legs, face, hands and ankles. Sometimes other areas may also swell.
The kidneys produce the hormone erythorpoietin while filtering the blood. The erythorpoietin is the hormone that alerts the body to have enough red blood cells that transport oxygen. When kidney malfunction occurs, this hormone is not produced resulting in few red blood cells. Insufficient red blood cells, restricts oxygen circulation throughout the body and ailing patients are severely fatigued. This condition is known as anemia.
Kidney diseases also cause itchiness and skin rashes. This happens, as kidneys are unable to cleanse the body wastes. The accumulated waste in the blood causes the skin itchiness. When patients scratch regularly due to itchiness, rashes on the skin are imminent.
Malfunctions of kidneys result in accumulation of toxins in the blood. When excessive toxins are in the body, people feel a foul taste in their mouths. They lack appetite and some people become vegetarians, as they feel an aversion to meat. Lack of food eventually causes weight loss.
In addition, people with kidney disease may suffer nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, difficulty in concentration and leg pains as well. All these should be taken seriously and take the necessary medical checkups to avoid complications. Kidney diseases can develop to fatal conditions. When that happens, it is too late for any treatment.
Some people may not think that they have kidney diseases until they have undergone medical checkups. They don't have the slightest reasons to think that they have it, as the relevant symptoms are not as severe to restrict their day-today activities. Within this backdrop, it is highly important to understand symptoms of the disease to get appropriate treatment before the disease converts to a life-threatening condition such as kidney failure.
The nephrons of the kidneys may get damaged due to various reasons and most of these reasons are still unknown. From the known causes, high blood pressure and diabetics are prominent. The persons who have these diseases should control their blood pressure and sugar level to avoid kidney diseases.
Neglect of symptoms may lead to kidney failure. It is spontaneous but gradual worsening of the situation may cause it. Gaining knowledge of kidney diseases alerts people to undergo medical checkups and it supports to overcome fatal consequences of kidney diseases.
Though some people with kidney diseases may not get symptoms, many may get various symptoms including blood in urine, frequent urination, difficulty in urinating, and urine foam. These changes of the urine are initial symptoms to the diagnosis of a probable kidney disease. The main function of the kidneys is to remove excess water from blood. When this is not happening, body tissues swell. Excess water in the blood causes swelling, which may occur in the arms, legs, face, hands and ankles. Sometimes other areas may also swell.
The kidneys produce the hormone erythorpoietin while filtering the blood. The erythorpoietin is the hormone that alerts the body to have enough red blood cells that transport oxygen. When kidney malfunction occurs, this hormone is not produced resulting in few red blood cells. Insufficient red blood cells, restricts oxygen circulation throughout the body and ailing patients are severely fatigued. This condition is known as anemia.
Kidney diseases also cause itchiness and skin rashes. This happens, as kidneys are unable to cleanse the body wastes. The accumulated waste in the blood causes the skin itchiness. When patients scratch regularly due to itchiness, rashes on the skin are imminent.
Malfunctions of kidneys result in accumulation of toxins in the blood. When excessive toxins are in the body, people feel a foul taste in their mouths. They lack appetite and some people become vegetarians, as they feel an aversion to meat. Lack of food eventually causes weight loss.
In addition, people with kidney disease may suffer nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, difficulty in concentration and leg pains as well. All these should be taken seriously and take the necessary medical checkups to avoid complications. Kidney diseases can develop to fatal conditions. When that happens, it is too late for any treatment.
Kidney Disease Diagnosis
Kidney Disease Diagnosis
Kidney disease is a condition that affects many people, although it is more prevalent in individuals of age 60 and above who suffer from hypertension and diabetes. Kidney disease can lead to both chronic and acute kidney failure, conditions which are life-threatening to say the least. Chronic kidney failure occurs in a gradual pace over an extended period of time say months to years. On the other hand, acute kidney failure occurs suddenly in a matter of hours to days, however, it is reversible if the underlying cause is treated as soon as possible.
The first stages of kidney disease diagnosis are characterized by nausea, fatigue, trouble when urinating, problems with concentration and sleeping, feeling thirsty all the time, and experiencing lower back pain. Generally, the kidneys once affected will shut down and not be able to filter excess water off the blood or wastes from the body. This results in accumulation of toxin in the blood causing a number of complications that affect different body systems. Chronic kidney failure will reach a point of no return, whereby the kidney will be working at less than 10% of its full capacity. This results into a kidney transplant or dialysis for normal living of the patient to continue.
Unless there is a tumor in the kidneys or they are swollen, kidney disease diagnosis can be difficult because the doctor may not be able to detect the disease by simply feeling the kidneys. Kidney disease diagnosis is done by taking a blood and urine test, scanning the kidneys, as well as doing several tests on samples of the kidney tissue. Urinalysis, or urine test if you like, is the most common test for the diagnosis of kidney disease that tests the blood, sugar, protein, and ketones (formed as a result of the body breaking down fat).
Urinalysis for kidney disease diagnosis is done using a dipstick i.e. a thin plastic that is coated with chemicals and which reacts once it comes in contact with the different substances found in urine. Urinalysis also calls for checking of the white and red blood cells whereby the urine will be examined under a microscope for proper diagnosis to be made. Note however that even though these are the commonest tests for proper kidney disease diagnosis, depending on the alleged cause of the kidney problem, the doctor may order more tests to be done.
Kidney disease is a condition that affects many people, although it is more prevalent in individuals of age 60 and above who suffer from hypertension and diabetes. Kidney disease can lead to both chronic and acute kidney failure, conditions which are life-threatening to say the least. Chronic kidney failure occurs in a gradual pace over an extended period of time say months to years. On the other hand, acute kidney failure occurs suddenly in a matter of hours to days, however, it is reversible if the underlying cause is treated as soon as possible.
The first stages of kidney disease diagnosis are characterized by nausea, fatigue, trouble when urinating, problems with concentration and sleeping, feeling thirsty all the time, and experiencing lower back pain. Generally, the kidneys once affected will shut down and not be able to filter excess water off the blood or wastes from the body. This results in accumulation of toxin in the blood causing a number of complications that affect different body systems. Chronic kidney failure will reach a point of no return, whereby the kidney will be working at less than 10% of its full capacity. This results into a kidney transplant or dialysis for normal living of the patient to continue.
Unless there is a tumor in the kidneys or they are swollen, kidney disease diagnosis can be difficult because the doctor may not be able to detect the disease by simply feeling the kidneys. Kidney disease diagnosis is done by taking a blood and urine test, scanning the kidneys, as well as doing several tests on samples of the kidney tissue. Urinalysis, or urine test if you like, is the most common test for the diagnosis of kidney disease that tests the blood, sugar, protein, and ketones (formed as a result of the body breaking down fat).
Urinalysis for kidney disease diagnosis is done using a dipstick i.e. a thin plastic that is coated with chemicals and which reacts once it comes in contact with the different substances found in urine. Urinalysis also calls for checking of the white and red blood cells whereby the urine will be examined under a microscope for proper diagnosis to be made. Note however that even though these are the commonest tests for proper kidney disease diagnosis, depending on the alleged cause of the kidney problem, the doctor may order more tests to be done.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
The kidneys are organs that are similar to a shape of a bean seed. Their main function is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys play a huge role in regulating levels of various minerals such as calcium, sodium, and potassium in the blood. The kidneys also help control blood pressure and make red blood cells.
Chronic kidney disease is when a person gradually looses the function of the kidneys. This happens gradually and over time, it could be a month or maybe even years. Acute kidney failure develops in response to a disorder that directly affects the kidney or neglect. With the correct treatment one can completely recover from this disease.
Common causes of chronic kidney disease are high blood pressure, infections or urinary blockages, diabetes, family history of the disease, age and high blood pressure. Chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure; however, early treatment can slow or prevent the disease.
The symptoms of chronic kidney disease are:
Feeling tired and lack of energy
Feeling weak
Loss of or poor appetite
Not sleeping or trouble in sleeping
Not thinking clearly
Swelling of the feet and ankles
Trouble focusing and concentrating
Muscle cramping at night and urinating often in the night
Puffiness around the eyes
Dry and itchy skin
Metallic taste in mouth
The five stages of chronic kidney disease is as follows,
Stage 1 - Slight kidney damage with normal or increased filtration
Stage 2 - Mild decrease in kidney function
Stage 3 - Moderate decrease in kidney function
Stage 4 - Severe decrease in kidney function
Stage 5 - Kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation
Chronic kidney disease is treated for High triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Triglycerides are a type of fat. Triglyceride levels often are higher in people who have kidney disease, and Anemia. Doctors will also ask a person suffering from the disease to avoid certain foods and may also put the patient on a diet plan.
Chronic kidney disease can get worse over time even with the right treatment. Eventually the kidneys stop working and will lead to kidney failure. When this occurs, waste builds up in the body and becomes toxic. These toxins can cause vomiting, weakness, confusion and will lead to a coma.
Doctors would then need to treat this condition by using dialysis.
In order to prevent chronic kidney disease one should eat healthy food, have regular exercise, lower your blood pressure if suffering from high blood pressure, lower sugar levels if suffering from diabetics and quit smoking.
The kidneys are organs that are similar to a shape of a bean seed. Their main function is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys play a huge role in regulating levels of various minerals such as calcium, sodium, and potassium in the blood. The kidneys also help control blood pressure and make red blood cells.
Chronic kidney disease is when a person gradually looses the function of the kidneys. This happens gradually and over time, it could be a month or maybe even years. Acute kidney failure develops in response to a disorder that directly affects the kidney or neglect. With the correct treatment one can completely recover from this disease.
Common causes of chronic kidney disease are high blood pressure, infections or urinary blockages, diabetes, family history of the disease, age and high blood pressure. Chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure; however, early treatment can slow or prevent the disease.
The symptoms of chronic kidney disease are:
Feeling tired and lack of energy
Feeling weak
Loss of or poor appetite
Not sleeping or trouble in sleeping
Not thinking clearly
Swelling of the feet and ankles
Trouble focusing and concentrating
Muscle cramping at night and urinating often in the night
Puffiness around the eyes
Dry and itchy skin
Metallic taste in mouth
The five stages of chronic kidney disease is as follows,
Stage 1 - Slight kidney damage with normal or increased filtration
Stage 2 - Mild decrease in kidney function
Stage 3 - Moderate decrease in kidney function
Stage 4 - Severe decrease in kidney function
Stage 5 - Kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation
Chronic kidney disease is treated for High triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Triglycerides are a type of fat. Triglyceride levels often are higher in people who have kidney disease, and Anemia. Doctors will also ask a person suffering from the disease to avoid certain foods and may also put the patient on a diet plan.
Chronic kidney disease can get worse over time even with the right treatment. Eventually the kidneys stop working and will lead to kidney failure. When this occurs, waste builds up in the body and becomes toxic. These toxins can cause vomiting, weakness, confusion and will lead to a coma.
Doctors would then need to treat this condition by using dialysis.
In order to prevent chronic kidney disease one should eat healthy food, have regular exercise, lower your blood pressure if suffering from high blood pressure, lower sugar levels if suffering from diabetics and quit smoking.
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