Archive for January, 2010

Kidney Cancer

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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 ...

Hypertension (blood pressure) and Kidney Disease

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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 ...

Kidney Disease in Dogs - Helping Your Dog With Impaired Kidneys

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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 ...

Type II kidney disease, high cholesterol and borderline diabetes?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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.Heat Pump Prices

Any ladies with kidney disease and are trying or have been pregnant?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

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 ...

I need to know the association between Crohn’s disease, oxalate formation, and kidney disease (nephropathy)?

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

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 ...

Kidney Infections - Adopting some lifestyle changes can reduce the risks

Friday, January 15th, 2010

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 ...

Can a dog with kidney disease have cooked egg?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

kiwi asked: She's 14 years old, and has a kidney disease can she have a hard boiled egg?Concrete Floor Paint

15 year old cat with kidney disease dying at home - how long?

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Graham asked: Our 15 year old cat was recently diagnosed with kidney disease. She is now not eating (4 days) and not drinking (1 day), is very frail, occasional tremors, glassy eyed, doesn't close her eyes just stares, very weak in hind quarters and droopy head. She doesn't seem ...

Has Anyone with mild chronic kidney disease recovered or at least halted the progression of the disease?

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Acha asked: By mild renal damage I mean a GFR of 85 in a female (38 years old, creatinine 0.8, BUN 14) I'm very worried and anguished and I would like to know if there's hope for me to at least stop the progression of the illness.Eagle Claw Fishing Rods