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Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
Can you poop out your kidney?
Cysts that can form on your kidneys can pop. The phrase "pop a kidney" comes from the fact that too much soda pop can cause severe kidney problems. This is because soda is extremely acidic. Eventually, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. This is caused by the phosphoric acid present in soda pop, that causes urinary changes, promoting kidney stones, leading to kidney failure.
Why would you need to get a kidney transplant?
If a kidney does not work properly, some patients are put on dialysis, a machine that will do the work of the kidneys - filtering germs and other things from the body. Other times, people receive a kidney transplant. This is when the kidney of someone else is put into your body to work for you.
How does genetic factors lead to ill-health?
by inherited disorder from both or one parent, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, parkinsons disease, huntingtons disease etc.
If you have chronic kidney failure can you recover?
This is a long term condition which people can live with for a number of years. The only way you could 'recover' - i.e. be free of this disease, is to have a kidney transplant which may fail and requires taking 'anti-rejection' drugs for the rest of your life. The short answer is yes but only if you're lucky enough to get a transplant!
Who wrote the song 'Broken' by Lifehouse?
Jason Wade, lead singer of Lifehouse, wrote 'Broken'. He said it was inspired by a friend of his who was waiting on a kidney transplant.
A story about someone needing a organ replaced?
I have had a kidney transplant. About 1987 I was diagnosed as having Polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In 2003 my kidney function had dropped to about 12% and I started haemodialysis. I had to go to my local hospital 3 times a week for 4 hours each time to do dialysis. I was taught how to use the machines and one was installed in my house so I could do dialysis at home. This gave me the freedom of when to do dialysis but is would take 6 hours each time (including setting up and cleaning the machine). This was a big chunk out of my day! In 2007 a friend offered me one of his kidneies. He went through the various test required and it was found that his kidney was compatible with me. August 2007 I had a kidney transplant. The transplant has given me the opportunity to lead an almost normal life. I have had some problems since the transplant buut the kidney itself is functioning very well. Hope this is the sort of thing you are looking for.
What illness can be caused from lack of ions?
Loss-of-function mutations in ion channels often lead to recessive disease, such as cystic fibrosis, or Bartter syndrome.
Cystic fibrosis is an example of?
Cystic fibrosis is an example of an autosomal recessive genetic disease. It is caused by the mutation in the cystic fibrosis trans membrane regulator (CFTR) gene. This gene codes for a chloride ion channel important in creating digestive juices, mucus and sweat. A single mutated copy of the CFTR gene does not lead to disease. There have to be mutations in both alleles in order for the disease to manifest. Therefore, it is labeled as an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.
In what conditions is serum iron level increased?
thalassemia, hemochromatosis, severe hepatitis, liver disease, lead poisoning, acute leukemia, and kidney disease
What diseases does cystic fibrosis lead to?
gingeritus
Can cystic fibrosis lead to death?
Unfortunately it can.
