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What is a general word for any disease process involving the kidney?
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Nephropathy
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What are the symptoms of cancer involving the kidney organs?
Symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine, a lump or continuous pain in one's abdomen, fever, weightloss and general lethargy.
Whats the most earliest symptom of Kidney disease?
The early symptoms of any kidney disease can be vary from patient to patient. The most common kidney condition is diabetes. The general symptoms can include swelling of feet, high cholesterol and triglycerides.
What is glomerular kidney disease?
Glomerular kidney disease-- Disease of the kidney that affects the glomeruli, the part of the kidney that filters certain substances out of the blood.
Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
What is tubular kidney disease?
Tubular kidney disease-- Disease of the kidney that affect the tubules, the part of the kidney that allows certain substances to be reabsorbed back into the blood
How To Avoid Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease affects millions of people, however, certain types of kidney disease may be avoided. Risk factors in the development of kidney disease include high blood pressure, diabetes and taking certain medications. Managing high blood pressure with diet, exercise and prescription medications can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as reducing the incidence of kidney disease. In addition, managing blood sugar levels can also help lessen the risk of kidney disease. Symptoms of kidney disease in include high blood pressure, an increase or decrease in urinary output, swelling of the extremities, nausea and general malaise.
Who will undergo this process of dialysis?
According to the National Kidney Foundation, 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease; about 50,000 of those patients end up receiving renal replacement therapy, whether it be dialysis or (many fewer) a kidney transplant. As kidney disease progesses, the body's ability to process/eliminate wastes as well as regulate a number of metabolic processes diminishes. Common risk factors for the development of such kidney insufficiency include long-standing/poorly-controlled hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and poly-cystic kidney disease.
What kidney disease does George Lopez have?
He has Gentic Kindney Disease
What is Kinney disease?
Kidney disease is a abnormal condition of the kidneys. This can be something like kidney stones or a kidney infection.
What can kidney problems result from?
Some kidney problems are the result of another disease process, such as diabetes or hypertension.
What disease process causes hypokalemia frequent UTI and kidney stone formation?
Type I Renal Tubular Acidosis
Which part of the body is referred by the word root nephro?
The Greek word for kidney is nephros. A kidney Dr. is known as a nephrologist. A nephropathy, which suggests a general disease or dysfunction of the kidneys.
