Archive for August, 2008

Kidney Disease, Diabetes And Soy Foods

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Dee Overly asked: All Type-2 diabetics are in a very high risk group for kidney problems and kidney disease. Because diabetics release abnormal amounts of proteins in their urine called albumin, it is very important to eat healthy foods that reduce this protein. Studies have been conducted over ...

Does my dog have kidney disease?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

robinmojo asked: My 8 year german shepherd has just recently started to pee a little on her bed and the fresh pee smells strongly of ammonia. Could it be kidney disease? I am taking her to the vet but I would like some info so I can know ...

What are some natural remedies and diet tips for my cat’s kidney disease?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

earthling asked: My cat, 6 yrs old, could possibly have kidney failure (it might be a bladder infection but I won't find out for another 2 weeks after antibiotics); he's still energetic and doesn't show any signs of illness. Ironically I have kidney disease as well and am using ...

My mom has a kidney infection, hence her kidneys are not functioning properly. Is it chronic kidney disease?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

vanawadoo asked: My mom's kidneys are infected. She takes regular blood tests and the doctor keeps track of the WBC, urea and creatinine level. There is fluctuations in her creatinine level but the doctor pays more attention to her WBC readings, which are normal. He says that as long as ...

how long can a cat live with kidney disease?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

SexyArmyWife asked: my cat was just diagnosed with kidney disease. ( i am a emotiona wreck) how long can t hey live with this? They said that some parts work,, some parts dont. please, any info! he is at 75% kidney failure, no anemia, and took to iv therapy well. we ...

How to Avoid Kidney Stones Calcium Oxalate

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Various types of crystals are found in the kidney stones. These crystals are calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, a mixture of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate and magnesium ammonium phosphate. Therefore, we can categorize these kidney stones as kidney stones calcium oxalate also. In some cases, we can ...

Does anyone know where I can find information about Kidney disease & the relationship between having Diabetes?

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Kimberly asked: I have a history of polycytic kidney disease but do not have symptoms yet. I also have gestational diabetes . My doctor said that it is most likely that I will have type 2 diabetes after my pregnancy. I have polycystic kidney disease now.Jorge