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Now, why is your kidney floating? Isn't it supposed to be, like, inside you?

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What surgical procedure is a suspension of a floating kidney?

the surgical fixation of a floating kidney


What is the downward displacement of the kidney and it condition is a floating kidney?

A floating kidney can move. Sometimes people are born with a low kidney called an anomaly and it never bothers them. Sometimes if you loose a lot of weight the kidney can displace into the lower regions and can still function but it can cause pain. If your kidney is low and causing problems you can have a surgery to fix it to where it is supposed to be.


What is the origin of the word nephrorrhaphy which means the surgical fixation of a floating kidney?

The surgical procedure to fix a floating kidney is called Nephropexy


593.0 is the icd 9 code for?

Nephroptosis Floating kidney , Mobile kidney


Also known as a floating kidney?

nephroptosis


What is the medical term meaning floating kidney?

The technical term for a floating kidney is nephroptosis. The nethro- means kidney and the -ptosis means "droop or sag." Most docs would probably just use the informal name. A floating kidney is when a kidney drops down into the pelvic area when a person stands up. This event is called a prolapse, which is a word that means something has slipped or fallen out of place.


What type of tissue prevents a kidney from floating?

simple squamous epithelium


The suspension or fixation of a floating or moveable kidney is called?

Nephropexy


What type of tissue is most apt to prevent a kidney from floating?

Connective tissue, specifically the renal fascia, is most apt to prevent a kidney from floating. The renal fascia surrounds the kidney and anchors it in place within the retroperitoneal space of the body. It provides structural support and helps maintain the kidney's position.


Is nephroptosis suppuration within the kidney?

No, nephroptosis is not suppuration within the kidney. Nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, occurs when the kidney drops down into the abdomen due to inadequate support from surrounding structures. Suppuration refers to the formation of pus within tissues, which is usually a result of bacterial infection.


Why does it hurt on your right side under your floating ribsin your back?

kidney stone passing


Is nephroptosis the distension of a kidney?

No, nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, is the abnormal downward displacement of the kidney when a person changes position. Kidney distension typically refers to the swelling or enlargement of the kidney due to various conditions like urinary obstruction or kidney stones.