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What disease causes the kidney to overcompensate by straining within the remaining nephrons?
Chronic Renal Failure
How long do nephrons live?
Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney and can last a lifetime if they are not damaged or affected by disease. However, loss of nephrons can occur with aging or due to certain medical conditions.
What does kidney disease do?
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder that causes cysts to be formed on the nephrons, or functioning units, of the kidneys
Is glomerular disease known as bright's disease?
Bright's Disease affects the kidney, including the nephrons and glomeruli. However, Bright's Disease is but one of many which affect the glomeruli of the kidney.
What is a gradual loss of nephrons called?
A gradual loss of nephrons is called chronic kidney disease. This condition typically progresses slowly over time, leading to a decrease in kidney function and potential complications. Treatment aims to slow the progression and manage symptoms.
How did Marco polo handle his disease?
Marco Polo handled his disease by remaining in Badakhshan for a year until it passed.
What refers to the permanent damage remaining after a disease has run its course?
complication
How to tell if your ferret has an enlarged prostate?
If your male ferret is straining to urinate it could be an enlarged prostate which is usually caused by adrenal disease. According to this website - exoticpetvet.com Stranguria (straining to urinate)-This is seen mainly in male ferrets. It is due to the prostate becoming enlarged secondary to excessive testosterone secreted by the adrenal gland(s).
Renal parenchymal disease what it means?
This means disease of the kidney cells (nephrons) themselves. It usually implies less than optimal capacity to process waste (such as urinary creatinine).
What is the rate of recovery for polymyositis?
About 20% still have active disease requiring ongoing treatment after five years, and about 30% have inactive disease but some remaining muscle weakness.
What caused the Aztecs civilization to disappear?
The Cortez men killed half of them followed by a killer disease that killed the remaining.
What percent of nephrons is lost in stage 5 renal failure?
In stage 5 renal failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), approximately 90-95% of nephrons are lost. This significant loss severely impairs kidney function, leading to the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation for survival. At this stage, the kidneys are unable to adequately filter waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
