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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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Can you get gas in your kidneys?

Apparently you can, I recently had an abdominal ultrasound because I was having a lot of pain, I was told I have gas in my left kidney and pancreas. I started taking over the counter gas relief pills and it's starting to help. If you haven't gone to the doctor yet to find out for sure you should.

How are drugs filtered through the kidneys?

Elimination is the process by which a drug is excreted from the body through the kidneys.

What is the science of kidneys and kidney diseases called?

That would be nephrology. A doctor who specializes in this field would be a nephrologist.

How do you find a spine specialist?

look in a directory for orthopaedists and Neurosurgeons as both specialists have training and experience in Spine disorders. They may also sub specialize in spine disorders.

What is increased kidney function?

This means that your kidneys are working harder than usual effectively producing more urine, this could be a symptom of diabetes,infection or simply over hydration. if you have an increased kidney function level you will find that you would urinate more frequently than usual. in general this is the meaning of increased kidney function.

What does the kidney make?

It helps filter impurities and toxins.

Kidneys make urine.

How many kidneys does a cat have?

Like humans, cats have two (2) kidneys.

What is the treatment for canine kidney failure?

There are several treatments that can be offered to slow the progress of kidney failure. One of the biggest is dietary modification and management, specifically to limit the amount of protein and electrolytes to reduce the filtering requirement of the kidneys. Other options include medication to control blood pressure and water retention.

However, there is no cure for kidney failure, and eventually this will be fatal for the dog.

What are some of the causes of eye ailments?

sore eyes, irritated eyes sore eyes, irritated eyes

Difference between metanephric kidney and opisthonephric kidney?

The difference is in the origins of the tissue. There are 3 parts of an embryonic kidney:

1.pronephros (anterior portion)

2.mesonephros (middle portion)

3.metanephros (posterior portion)

Opisthonephric kidneys are made up of the mesonephros and metanephros. An Opisthonephric kidney is divided into two parts:

1) proximate

2)distal

Example --> Mudpuppies have opisthonephric kidneys

Metanephric kidneys are made up of only the metanephros. A Metanephric kidney is divided into three parts:

1)proximate

2)intermediate (ex. the Loop of Henle forms from this part)

3)distal

Example --> Pigeons have metanephric kidneys

What does a frogs kidney do?

In any animal body it cleans dangerous chemicals In any animal body it cleans dangerous chemicals In any animal body it cleans dangerous chemicals

Can you get disability for solitary kidney?

You can't get disability for a solitary kidney without any other condition.

Kidney Function Tests what is the treatmrnt for high level crentine in kidney function tests?

Creatinine is usually filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. A high creatinine level can mean your kidneys are not functioning properly and you should seek a doctors advice. Treatment will depend on what is wrong with the kidneys.

Why does a kidney float?

Because it is less dense then water

What would happen if your kidneys did not get rid if excess water?

If the kidneys did not excrete excess water, a person would fill up with water in their tissues causing edema leading to congestive heart failure, congestive pulmonary failure and death. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens in kidney failure - the kidneys don't maintain the proper water/salt balance, the body accumulates more water than it needs, the person's blood pressure goes up because the blood volume increases, the heart is damaged by the extra volume and eventually the person dies of congestive heart failure.

What is connected to the kidneys?

The kidneys connect to the urinary track

Can fleet phospho-soda cause kidney damage?

drinking to much soda can cause a kidney in infection. but to my nollage it doesnt damage them

My predecessor is an idiot, a bona fide idiot. This topic is Fleet Phospho-soda, not Coca-Cola or any other soda! The spelling errors alone should be the clue there.

The answer is yes, it can, and there are lawsuits abounding. It has been shown to affect the BUN, creatinine levels and the GFR (glomerular filtration rate), among other lab results. Avoid it and speak with your provider of alternatives, such as PEG (polyethylene glycol), as in GoLytely.

What structure carries urine out of the kidney and where does its go?

Urine goes to the collecting duct then to the Renal Pelvis. Each kidney has one Ureter that carries Urine to the bladder. The urine from the kidneys flows down the ureters into the bladder and is then passed out of the body through the urethra.

Where are kidneys in cats?

They are just under the spine.