About Kidney Disease

Vegas asked:


I was reading the back of my deodorant for some random reason, and saw that is said “Ask your doctor before use if you have kidney disease” And I was just wondering how it could hurt someones kidneys, if it goes on the outside of your body.
I didn’t think it could harm MINE, but obviously someones if it has to put a warning

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Gregg- Camp asked:


After donating a kidney to a loved one, you can expect to live a life that is as normal as anyone else’s.  There are no limitations on your lifestyle, exercise, or life span. A recent study by the University of Minnesota found that donors had a normal life span and were as healthy as people who have two functioning kidneys.

There are probably a few questions you have before donating a kidney. What you should know is that the risks of donation are similar to those involved with any major surgery, such as bleeding and infection. Death resulting from kidney donation is extremely rare. Current research indicates that kidney donation does not change life expectancy or increase a person’s risks of developing kidney disease or other health problems.

A person can lead an active, normal life with only one kidney. Studies have shown that one kidney is sufficient to keep the body healthy. After recovering from surgery, a donor can work, drive, exercise and participate in sports, though contact sports are not recommended. A donor can continue in all types of occupations, including military duty. Also, being a donor does not impact a person’s ability to have a child.

A recent article that evaluated data on a donor’s ability to obtain life, disability, or health insurance after surgery found that the majority of donors surveyed did not experience any problems.

When you return home, your activities will be limited. You should not lift anything that weighs more that 20 lbs for the first four weeks. You may feel tired for the first week or two after the surgery and may need frequent naps. However, donors are encouraged to be active in between their periods of rest. Walking is considered excellent exercise during this time. Santa Cruz is a great city to walk around with many pretty neighborhoods. Santa Cruz homes are varied in age and style and give one time to look at enjoy, rest as needed, and drink in the beauty while you heal. You may also have some swelling around the incision area and should plan to wear loose, comfortable clothes.  You will likely be able to return to work 2-3 weeks after the surgery, depending on the type of work. However some donors require a longer recovery period if their work requires heavy lifting or other physical demands.

Although there may be some small changes in your life during the first 1-2 months, you will be able to resume a normal life after that and enjoy knowing that you saved the life of a loved one. Your noble sacrifice does not have to compromise your quality of life. As with any decision of this magnitude, discuss this with several doctors and your family. Consider the pros and cons and be sure to have your will and trust updated. While there are risks in everything we do, giving a life is something a parent understands well.



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Oli Osorhan asked:


Significant risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not being addressed in the United States, according to a report of the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP).

This report summarized health information of 37,000 individuals who are at risk for kidney disease. Risk factors include diabetes, hypertension or a family history of kidney disease. Half of the participants in the report had CKD, yet only two percent were aware of it. Those with the disease tend to have other serious health problems, such as obesity and anemia.

“Awareness of risk factors and the need for screening can go a long way toward early detection and prevention of kidney disease,” says Allan Collins, MD, president-elect of the NKF and director of the KEEP Data Coordinating Center.

“Ninety percent of KEEP participants reported visiting their doctors in the last 12 months,” continues Collins, “yet most were not aware that they could be at risk for chronic kidney disease.”

The right kind of screening is of critical importance, according to the NKF. Almost half of KEEP participants test positive for microalbuminuria, or trace amounts of protein in the urine, which is the earliest sign of kidney disease.

“The good news is that we appear to be having an effect on many populations that would advance to dialysis or kidney transplantation. Nearly 60 percent of KEEP participants provide post-screening follow-up information and many report consulting with their physicians regarding elevated blood pressure, anemia, and more because of information they learned through the screening,” says Collins.

“Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. [the primary sponsor of KEEP] is committed to working with national and local advocacy partners, health care providers and medical institutions to reach patient communities that are affected by chronic kidney disease,” said Dr. Marsha Wolfson, senior medical director, Ortho Biotech Clinical Affairs. “The KEEP program is a vital resource that raises awareness of risk factors and encourages early detection.”

“CKD is not just a ‘kidney problem.’ Kidneys are responsible for filtering toxins out of the body; if they’re damaged, the whole body suffers,” said Dr. Laura A. Williams, Global Project Head, Abbott, associate sponsor of KEEP. “Abbott supports KEEP and other early diagnosis efforts because, if CKD is recognized early, treatment options are available not only to slow the progression of kidney disease, but also to prevent additional injury to other vital organs and tissues, especially the heart and bones.”

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Oankar Kundan asked:


High blood pressure is the second most leading cause of kidney failure, and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Extra fluid in the body increases the amount of fluid in blood vessels and makes blood pressure higher. Narrow, stiff, or clogged blood vessels also raise blood pressure.

High blood pressure makes the heart work harder and, over time, can damage blood vessels throughout the body. If the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, they may stop removing wastes and extra fluid from the body. The extra fluid in the blood vessels may then raise blood pressure even more. It’s a dangerous cycle.

People with kidney failure opt to one of the two choices, either receive a kidney transplant or have regular blood-cleansing treatments called dialysis. Both options do not offer any assurance that the person will live a normal life. Dialysis is not a cure but a temporary solution to blood-cleansing and with transplant a regular medication is required and there are too many other complications. One of the things that may help avoid kidney failure is to keep the blood pressure under control.

Like high blood pressure early kidney disease is a silent problem and does not have any symptoms. People may have CKD but not know it because they do not feel sick. A person’s glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of how well the kidneys are filtering wastes from the blood. GFR is estimated from a routine measurement of creatinine in the blood. The result is called the estimated GFR (eGFR).

Creatinine is a waste product formed by the normal breakdown of muscle cells. Healthy kidneys take creatinine out of the blood and put it into the urine to leave the body. When the kidneys are not working well, creatinine builds up in the blood. This reading alone can give a good indication if there is any abnormality about kidneys.

Another sign of CKD is proteinuria, or protein in the urine. Healthy kidneys take wastes out of the blood but leave protein. Impaired kidneys may fail to separate a blood protein called albumin from the wastes. At first, only small amounts of albumin may leak into the urine, a condition known as microalbuminuria, a sign of failing kidney function. As kidney function worsens, the amount of albumin and other proteins in the urine increases, and the condition is called proteinuria.

Many people need medicine to control high blood pressure. Several effective blood pressure medicines are available in modern and Alternate medicine. The most common types of blood pressure medicines doctors prescribe are diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Diuretics, also known as “water pills,” help a person urinate and get rid of excess fluid in the body. A combination of two or more blood pressure medicines may be needed to keep blood pressure below 130/80. In Ayurveda Sarpgandha, Vacha, Brahmi, Punarnava, are the herbs which can control mild to moderate blood pressure.

All these medicines may be required to keep the blood pressure low however, the bigger question is how to cure the disease? Transplant or Dialysis is not a cure but a temporary solution to the situation.

To find out more about the alternative herbal cure for kidney disease, please visit http://www.kundankidneycare.com



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Tania Huckley asked:


Kidney disease in dogs is quite common, especially if your dog is aging. It can be considered as one of the most typical reasons why dogs die unexpectedly. However, symptoms don’t usually show up until almost all of their kidney functions have become impaired. As a dog owner, you’d probably be devastated by this sad news. But don’t worry - there are still some things and treatments that you can do to help lengthen your dog’s life, and to help him regain some of his kidney functions again.

Symptoms

Dogs and cats can encounter kidney failure, but most of the time, you won’t be seeing the symptoms and signs unless about 70% of the function has failed. Early symptoms could be noticed in your dog’s high consumption of water, and a noticeable increase in urine production. More complicated kidney problems and later kidney failure stages can show a loss in your dog’s appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcers and a quite bad breath.

Treatments and Medications

There are many treatments available to help alleviate kidney disease in dogs, although there are no assurances that they will help your dog regain its full kidney functions.

A dog’s kidney may be ‘restarted’ in a process called diuresis. Intravenous fluids are used to flush out the kidneys, and stimulate the kidney to function. It stimulates the kidney to make functioning kidney cells so that it can help the body remove wastes. Electrolytes and potassium can also help restart the kidney, as well as dextrose. A special diet should be observed to lighten nausea and lessen vomiting.

This process may help your dog regain its kidney functions for a few months or a few years. However, there is no assurance as to it will work. Others who undergo dieresis may have functioning kidneys, but may fail again after the process. Other dogs do not gain their kidney functionalities anymore.

If your dog has impaired kidney functions, you can help him by feeding him a special diet that reduces mineral deposits he intakes to lessen the work of his kidneys. A large amount of these mineral deposits and nitrogen may trigger nausea and vomiting.

A high level of phosphorus in your dog’s body is one cause of his appetite loss. Since kidneys are responsible for removing phosphorus in his body, you can give him a low-phosphorus diet to lessen his kidney’s job and hopefully help him regain his appetite. There are also some medications which effectively bind phosphorus so as not to be absorbed by the intestines.

Fluids given subcutaneously can also help restart your dog’s kidneys. Depending on the severity of your dog’s kidneys, it can be done on a daily to a weekly basis.

You should also have your dog checked for anemia. Because kidneys produce erythropoietin hormones which are responsible for stimulating your dog’s bone barrow to produce new red blood cells, he may develop anemia.

By doing these things and assuring your dog that you are there for him, you can help him fight his kidney disease and add more years to his life.



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janinet1@sbcglobal.net asked:


I am looking for a cook book for someone who has kidney issues, high cholesterol and borderline diabetes. Any suggestions? We have an appointment with a dietician but want to get started on a new diet right away.

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looking for answers asked:


I am looking for any info I can find, on how the pregnancy went? How long you were able to carry? Was the baby healthy? Did you have to have dialysis? Did it make things worse for you? Any info at all would be great. I am 20 and my husband and I were trying to get preggo when we found this bad news out. The doc is having me wait to get pregnant but I am wondering what is was like for other young women in this situation.

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kevin t asked:


Hello, I am working on a project and I am looking for the association between Crohn’s disease, oxalate formation, and kidney disease (nephropathy). I know a person who may have all three and that they may be linked. I can’t find any information that ties these pieces together-yet I’ve been informed that they share an association. If anyone would be of any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, KT

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Robert Henry asked:


Do you suffer from pain during kidney infection? Have you noticed blood in urine? If yes, then you might be suffering from kidney infections. This contagious disease turns life-threatening, if the patient doesn’t undergo treatment in time. The chronic condition can lead to complete renal failure.

However, the chance of kidney failure is very rare. The condition occurs when the symptoms are left untreated for a long run. If the person is suffering from Glomerulonephritis, then the patient lives with the same pair of kidneys for 20 to 30 years. However, an individual suffering from Pyelonephritis requires immediate kidney transplant to resume normal functioning of urinary tract.

The kidney infections can become highly problematic, if you avoid day to day hygiene. Some minor changes in lifestyle can decrease the risk of acquiring the kidney infection.

1. Firstly, you should maintain proper fitness regime. You should lose extra weight and exercise regularly.

2. Patient diagnosed with kidney disease should avoid smoking.

3. You should eat a balanced diet to develop immunity against the infectious diseases.

4. Patients with kidney problems can face high blood pressure. Hence, they should decrease the salt intake.

5. If you are a patient of diabetes, then control your sugar levels to appreciable limits because excess intake can be dangerous for your health.

6. You should drink ample water during kidney infections. The fluid intake helps in maintaining adequate functioning of urinary tract organs. Moreover, you shouldn’t hold the pee; always urinate as soon as you feel the urge to pass the urine.

Hence, patients diagnosed with kidney disease must bring some changes in their lives. These small day to day activities can decrease the risks associated with the infection. So, consult a doctor now, speak about your urinary issues and ask for advice to decrease the risk of acquiring kidney infection.



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kiwi asked:


She’s 14 years old, and has a kidney disease can she have a hard boiled egg?

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