Archive for October, 2009

About Kidneys and Kidney Diseases

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Steven A Johnson asked: The kidneys are a pair of vital organs that perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. Kidneys are bean shaped and about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of your back just below the rib cage; one is ...

is polycystic kidney disease the same as polycystitis?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Ashley asked: my mom may have polycystic kidney disease. we found out that people in our family have died of polycystitis and we want to know if they are the same thing or if they have anything in common. does anyone know?Paint Stick

Chronic Kidney Disease

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Jennifer Kirkman asked: The Role of Your Kidneys Nephrons are the tiny units in each kidney which give them functionality. We have about 1 million of these in each kidney.Kidneys do a lot more for your body then you realize. They maintain our fluid balances, balance out some of ...

kidney disease among African Americans and Minorities

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

patsy leblanc asked: There is all this talk about Government health care.  This is something lower-income and minorities should be involved in.Why do you think this is being opposed?The majority of African Americans, are working on jobs that don't provide health care.  When they need medical help, they go to ...

Kidney disease?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Ivana asked: Hi, My GFR is 83, creatinine 0.8 and Alk Phosphate 43. Is it normal for 43-years old white female? And how can I increase my GFR? Thank you for your input.Kitchen Cabinet Organizers

What are the chances I will need a kidney transplant if both my parents have kidney disease?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

turtle 542 asked: My mother has had kidney problems since childhood, she went into kidney failure 4 yrs. ago and got a transplant last yr. Since then, she has no problems. My dad was recently diagnosed w/kidney failure. His Dr. says it is because 4 yrs. ago, he had septic, ...

Promote Total Kidney Health

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Steven A Johnson asked: Nearly 3.7 million people in the United States are diagnosed with some kind kidney disease each year. And those millions of people have to go through dialysis, wait for a kidney transplant, or end up suffer from kidney failure. Your kidneys look like two beans and ...

what are the clinical findings of polycystic kidney disease?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

manzurahmed m asked: please give details informations about polycystic kidney disease.Bass Fishing Tackle

my dog aged 17 has kidney disease i dont know what to expect?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Kim asked: my dog is 17 and was diagnosed 6 months ago with kidney disease, i thought she would die soon by the look on the vets face,she is still here 6 months later which i am delighted,she wets herself occasionally,she drinks allot,she is blind and she wobbles a bit ...

Stage 3 kidney disease, is one elegible for Social Security disability?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

John V asked: Not on dialysis, YET.Brass Plumbing Fittings