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Kidneys

The kidneys serve many purposes. They regulate electrolytes, blood pressure, and acid levels. They also help to filter the blood.

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What will happen to the organism if the kidneys do not function normally?

Renal failure.
The effect on an organism of an injured or diseased kidney depends on the extent and severity of the damage. The kidneys play an important role in filtering out waste from the blood. If they can't do that well enough, waste builds up to the point where people can get sick and even die.

How do you remove a fatty lump from your kidney?

If a kidney is "fat" it is inflamed or swollen probably from infection or some

type of growth in your kidney. The kidneys are sophisticated reprocessing machines. Every day, a person's kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. They could be overworked and damaged too.

Why is a nonfunctional kidney not removed?

In most cases the barely functioning existing kidneys are not removed, as this has been shown to increase the rates of surgical morbidity. Therefore the kidney is usually placed in a location different from the original kidney, often in the iliac fossa, so it is often necessary to use a different blood supply

What is a normal cortical thickness of a kidney.?

Average is 5-6mm. Some radiologist use 1cm as the norms and anything less than that is considered thinning of renal corticol.

Is it bad to get punched in the kidney?

yes, My boyfriend stop kickbing 1987 when he had to stop because of a neck injury.

Now it is 2011 and he us diagnosed with kidney disease due to being kicked in his kidney too many times doing kick boxing matches.

How does the kidney make your urine more concentrated?

It tries really really hard! Nah, i think it depends on how much fluids you have in your system, if your urine is yellow then it has a higher urea concentration. If its clear, a lower urea concentration

Are the kidneys distal to the heart?

No the kidneys are proximal to the bladder. The urethra is distal to the bladder.

Does the kidney have ureters?

Of course. The kidneys are connected to ureter tubes; waste is filtered through the kidneys and emerges as (relatively!) clean urine.

Can a male kidney transplant patient have children?

Unfortunately, yes it can.

There are several possible causes: Damage to pituitary gland, Length of time on dialysis, Specific immunosupresent meds--> prednisone, Rapamune, and older medicines.

While your transplant clinic or nephrologist may tell you that fertility rates return to normal post op, they don't always. A recent study was published about the effects of Rapamune on male infertility. Try Googling "sirolimus fertility"

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What is fullness in the kidney mean?

In the medical field, you may hear the term of having one full kidney. The term one full kidney means that a person has one normally functioning kidney instead of the average two.

What is angiomyolymphoma of kidney?

Benign tumor that includes vessels, fat and lymph

Why are kidney's called your body's cleaners?

Because the kidneys clean out the toxins in your body

Who discovered kidney disease?

we belive that whoever is answering this question needs to look some where else

Is lamictal unsafe for the kidney?

If you have kidney impairment you may need a dose adjustment. In rare cases it has caused kidney problems.

How do you reduce size of kidney cysts?

First you need to know and understand what type of cyst are you referring to. There are two known types of kidney cysts, the first is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) which is a genetic disorder of unknown causes and the second type is due to impaired kidney function. The common medical procedure for Kidney cysts is to undergo a surgery procedure called a laparoscopy, which via CT scan drains the cyst of fluid. Improving kidney function should be implemented for long term changes to encourage better filtration of the organ. The appearance of cysts most often occur over a number of years, therefore trying to reduce the cyst or remove it completely (via reabsorption) is a process which can take some time. You know what, you should go and visit mediangels which I personally visit often. I think of it as my very own encyclopedia for health related issues. It's really good and informative.

What is a kidney worth on the open market?

Selling organs is highly illegal.

No government can legislate the buying and selling of body parts because it is a long and complicated process. Your kidney also needs to be medically assessed by professionals before a transplant. Give someone the wrong kidney and you'll kill them, making you an accomplice in murder.

Organs also have a limited life outside the body, the moment it is removed, the cells start dying, therefore killing the organ, even if it is frozen.

You can donate your kidney professionally as a registered donor, but you may not sell it. Because it is illegal, there is no price tag on human kidneys (nor any other human body part), they are priceless.

Can kidney infections cause kidney failure?

Depending on how serious the infection is it can cause disease, however if it is caught early, as they usually are and treated there are few risks. If it escalates it can lead to issues as bad as a failed kidney. That is worst case scenario however and not very likely.

Is kidney infection treatable?

A kidney infection treatable is VERY treatable! It is caused by a bacteria. When the doctor sends your urine sample to the lab, they will identify what kind of bacteria is causing the infection. Generally, 10 days of antibiotics will kill the bacteria.

Are the kidneys in the back or abdomen?

Kind of in the middle. Kidney pain is usually in your lower back, but I think the incision for a kidney transplant is done from your abdomen. If you were pointing to where they were on the human body, most people point at the lower back.

What system or systems are the kidneys a part of?

one system is the excretory system. The excretory system also contains the ureter, bladder, and urethra.
Excretory system. The kidneys filter toxins from the blood so that you can get rid of them in your urine.
The excretory system.
urinary
The kidney is part of the excretory system and is regulated by the endocrine system. It is responsible for regulating water concentration and the extraction of urea and excessive ions.
The kidneys are a part of the urinary system. the urinary system is one component of the excretory system of your body.
The kidney is a part of the ''excretory system''. I't regulates the chemical composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retaining the proper amounts of water, salts, and nutrients. Components of this system in vertebrates include the kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin.
renal
the excretory system

What is polycystic kidney disease?

PKD is the fourth most common causes of kidney failure. People suffering with PKD may develop cysts in liver along with other complications. Polycystic Kidney Disease is an inherited or genetic disorder. It causes cluster of cysts to form within the kidneys. PKD affects the normal functioning of the kidney and may also lead to kidney failure. If you have PKD, it is recommended you consult the best nephrologist in Mumbai.

Symptoms

There are many who have PKD for years without experiencing any symptoms related to the disease. Cysts generally grows to the size of 0.5 inches or even larger before the person notices symptoms. Some symptoms associated with Polycystic Kidney Disease are as follows:

• Blood in urine

• Kidney stones

• Tenderness or pain in abdomen

• Frequent urination

• Urinary tract infections

• Skin bruises easily

• Heaviness or pain in the back

• Pain in the sides

• Pale skin colour

• Nail abnormalities

• Fatigue

• Joint pain

Symptoms in children having autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease may include:

• UTI

• Frequent urination

• High blood pressure

What function does kidney have in the body?

Kidneys are like a filter.

They remove waste from your blood and create Urine, everything in your urine is something the body does not need!

What quadrant is the kidneys located in?

It belong to the abdominal quadrant. The abdominal quadrant also includes the pancreas, large and small intestines etc..