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How is water transferred from the digestive tract to the kidney?
The water is absorbed by your digestive tract and transferred to your blood. From there the blood will carry the water to the kidneys.
Which vitamin can cause kidney failure if taken in massive quantity?
vitamin E
Do only guys get kidney stones?
No, women can also get kidney stones. Kidney stones are caused by a poor diet consisting of a high quantity of sodium consumed.
What is removed during a simple nephrectomy?
kidney
Renal colic is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone?
yes
An acute pain in the kidney area caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone is known as renal?
Renal Colic
What is the problem if born with single kidney?
Being born with a single kidney means you have to be more careful with it than most people (who have two kidneys) do. Humans only need half of one kidney to provide adequate filtering of the blood, so you should be good - you have 100% more than what you minimally need. However, any kind of kidney infection or disease could reduce your effective kidney quantity below the minimal amount.
How dialysis is used to treat certain kidney diseases?
Most commonly it is used during Kidney failure or Kidney injury, ie. when the kidneys are incapable of removing toxins and metabolites (waste products) from the blood.
How many American men will eventually develop kidney stones?
About 12% of American men will develop kidney stones during their lifetimes.
Why is circulation to the kidney and skin increased during pregnancy?
The kidney has to take care of waste from you and the baby and work harder and the skin is expanding.
What causes kidney shut down during surgery?
Kidney shutdown during surgery can occur due to several factors, including inadequate blood flow (ischemia), which may result from low blood pressure or dehydration. Additionally, the use of certain anesthesia agents can affect kidney function, as can the release of toxins from damaged tissues. Pre-existing kidney conditions and the duration of surgery also increase the risk of acute kidney injury. Close monitoring and management of fluid balance and blood pressure during surgery are crucial to prevent kidney complications.
Are kidney stones more prevalant at different times of the year?
Yes, kidney stones are more common during hotter periods of the year. The medical name for kidney stones is renal lithiasis.
