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What is a modular sponge kidney?
A modular or medullary sponge kidney is a congenital birth defect of the tiny tubes inside the kidneys. This condition is known as CacchiÐRicci disease.
What is the cause of medullary sponge kidney?
Although some cases of this disorder seem to be inherited, usually the cause is not known.
Can medullary sponge kidney cause bleeding or cramping in pregnancy?
Yes, medullary sponge kidney can indeed cause bleeding and cramping; however, being pregnant will not impact upon the symptoms. The bleeding is caused from small stones formed due to the condition if enough liquids are not drunk, and cramping from the recurrent infections associated with the condition. A sufficient amount of water, as well as regular checkups for kidney infection, can prevent these symptoms.
What should you eat if you have Medullary sponge kidney disease?
I was just diagnosed with MSk, and my doctor told me to eat a diet of mostly fruits and vegetables, and to limit my meat, but not eliminate it altogether. He said to make sure I eat plenty of dairy, even though calcium forms kidney stones. Some people mistakenly try to stop eating calcium in the mistaken notion that it will help not form stones, but my doctor said it has the opposite effect.
When is End-stage renal disease diagnosed?
Chronic kidney failure is diagnosed as ESRD when kidney function falls to 5-10% of capacity
Who treats Kidney failure?
Kidney failure is typically diagnosed and treated by a nephrologist
How many people are diagnosed in the US with kidney disease each year?
2 million people are diagnosed with kidney disease each year, and a few thousand die of it or complications.
Does a kidney have cells?
Divisions of sponge-like tissue that filters blood.
Echopeanic parenchyma with loss of cortico-medullary differentiation?
Echopeanic parenchyma with loss of cortico-medullary differentiation refers to an ultrasound finding often seen in renal imaging. This suggests increased echogenicity of the renal parenchyma, potentially indicating conditions such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, or other pathologies affecting the kidney's structure. The loss of cortico-medullary differentiation means that the distinct echogenicity between the renal cortex and medulla is diminished, which can be a sign of underlying renal dysfunction. Further clinical correlation and diagnostic evaluation are typically necessary to determine the exact cause.
What rhymes with medullary?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word medullary.
How old do you have to be to have kidney failure?
You can get Kidney Disease at any age. I was diagnosed at age 9 with Kidney Disease but had it earlier than that just undiagnosed. Usually it does not get diagnosed until stage 3 of Kidney Disease because that is when post people start to show symptoms. Chronic Kidney Disease means you will end up on either a dialysis machine or need a kidney transplant where as Acute Kidney Disease they might be able to save your kidneys. More can be found out at your local Kidney Foundation depending on what country you are in.
How many people in the US have kidney stones?
Roughly 1.5 million new cases of kidney stones are diagnosed every year in the United States.
