A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. In most people, natural chemicals in the urine stop stones from forming. There are different treatments…
Kidney & Urology
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FRIDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — A Western-type diet that’s high in red and processed meats, saturated fats and sweets is associated with an increased risk of kidney function decline,…
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Replacing the commonly used blood-thinner heparin with a clot-dissolving stroke drug in dialysis catheters once a week may reduce the incidence of catheter malfunctions…
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TUESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) — Kidneys from live donors that are transported across town or across the country are as safe to use in transplants as a kidney from…
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Kidney problems can sneak up on anyone. The cause could be an unrelated disease or something in your genes. If you answer ‘‘yes’’ to any of the questions below you…
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Treatment Once the cause is found, the goal of treatment is to restore kidney function and prevent fluid and waste from building up in the body while the kidneys heal.…
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Symptoms & Signs * Bloody stools * Breath odor * Bruising easily * Changes in mental status or mood * Decreased appetite * Decreased sensation, especially in the hands or…
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Definition Acute (sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes. Alternate Names : Kidney failure, Renal…
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Definition Acute arterial occlusion of the kidney is a sudden, severe blockage of the artery that supplies blood to the kidney. Alternative Names Acute renal arterial thrombosis; Renal artery embolism;…
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Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Causes of Acute adrenal crisis The two adrenal…