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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 is a baggy pelvis of the kidney?
dilatation of renal pelvis above pelvi ureteric junction without any obstruction.
Is a kidney dialysis machine a permanent cure for kidney failure?
It is an effective method to use, but it can not be considered a cure as such.
I would consider it a tool helping people, but as a cure, one would need to either repair kidneys or have them replaced.
A machine can of course help the kidneys so that they can have a rest for a while and maybe improve that way.
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By far the most common reason for kidneys to feel pain is kidney stones.
the kidney is the second most important thing in your body.
How do nutrients get into and out of the kidneys?
well the main job of the kidneys is to filter the blood. To filter the blood the kidneys really absorb any substance is needed by the body and after it get rid of the cells waste products. The waste products are out of the kidneys by urine which is moved to the end of the tube the year in move out of the kidneys into a sack of tissue called the urinary bladder.
Can kidneys release antibodies?
No, Kidneys only filter waste from the blood. Antibodies are made by special kinds of white blood cells to.
What does high GFR 132.4 and low creatinine 0.5 mean?
I'm sure some MDs might happen upon this question, but rather than run the risk of getting someone less qualified to make an educated guess I suggest you talk with your MD. He/she ordered your tests and will be happy to explain them. Both of those values indicate kidney function, but only your MD can asses your past and current medical history and come to a valid conclusion as to exactly how these values matter to you. To say they're good or bad lab values would be assessing the lab values and not you the patient.
Is kidney and bladder the same?
no they are not the same although they both belong to the urinary system.
the kidneys are filtering units that remove unwanted waste, minerals, and excess water from the blood as urine. the urine is transferred via the 2 ureters to the bladder where it is stored until the desire to urinate occurs.
What are the problems of having a odd shaped kidney?
Odd-shaped kidneys can lead to various complications, including impaired function and an increased risk of urinary tract obstructions. They may also be associated with congenital anomalies that can affect overall kidney health. Additionally, abnormalities can complicate imaging studies and make it difficult to diagnose kidney-related issues. In some cases, these irregularities can predispose individuals to conditions like kidney stones or hypertension.
What happens when the kidneys shut down?
Here are some of the signs of poor kidney function:
- Urinating less than normal.
- Swelling from fluid buildup in your tissues. This is called edema (say "ih-DEE-muh").
- Feeling very tired or sleepy.
- Not feeling hungry, or losing weight without trying.
- Feeling sick to your stomach (nauseated) or vomiting.
- Having trouble sleeping.
- Headaches or trouble thinking clearly.
A disorder caused by excessive production of the hormone aldosterone, which is produced by a part of the adrenal glands called the adrenal cortex
Why do kidney infections cause a headache?
Kidney infections, like other bacterial infections, often result in a fever. The fever causes the symptom of headaches. These infections are treated with antibiotics.
Yes!! kidney transplants would still be necessary as some patients bodies reject dialysis treatment and they resort to kidney transplant. Therefore even if dialysis machines are cheap, transplants are still required.
Weather kidney beans can be given to a kidney patient?
Yes. Kidney beans are only named such because of they have the same shape as a kidney.
One food kidney patients should definitely avoid is starfruit!
Which body system includes the kidneys and bladder?
The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder and tubes (ureters). These organs control the amount of water and salts that are absorbed back into the blood and what is taken out as waste. This system also acts as a filtering mechanism for the blood. it helps you pee!
If one kidney failswhat are the chances of the other kidney functioning?
Actually, if one kidney fails, the Good Lord has given us another one as a spare! People GIVE one of their kidneys as organ donators ALL the time, with almost no ill effects!
The kidney is the onlly organ that we actually have a full spare of. Many, many people function very well on only one kidney.
While we are on the subject, discuss your wishes with your family, in case of a tragedy, so they know that you want to be an organ donor. There are people dying right now needlessly because people just never thought about it, and never checked the box at the "Registry of Motor Vehicles".
Especially young kids, there is a huuuge shortage of organs for pediatric patients. Size is a factor in organ donation, so kids get left out all the time. Wouldnt you want to turn a tragedy into a possible life saving experience for five or six kids? I know that if something, GOD FORBID, happened to my 16 yr old, I would not hesitate to offer his organs for immediate use, no matter what the level of grief I was in.
Go to DONATELIFE.COM for more information!!! Consider LIVE organ donation, liver, or kidney to a person in need of your help.
The kidney's job is to filter blood, proper water and electrolyte balance, and regulate acid-based concentration. Those then are excreted as urine. Most important job is to filter blood.
A person can live with only one functioning kidney if the other is diseased or has been removed. But no one can live without both kidneys, unless he undergoes almost daily treatments on a special machine called a dialysis machine. This machine is attached to the body, and cleans the blood and removes the wastes, two of the jobs that the kidneys usually do.
What is the osmotic gradient in the medullary interstitium of the kidneys?
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My left side keep hurting my doctor said my kidneys is borderline can this be the problem?
You should consult with your doctor on next steps and get a better understanding of your condition and treatment.
