About Kidney Disease

Amanda Fain asked:


Cats are beautiful animals and they take their place next to dogs. The cat health of a Persian sees some health problems that require some specific knowledge. Persian cats have some genetic problems that are prone to happen to any cat of this breed.

A Little History on the Persian Cat
Persian cats have beautiful long silky hair and their long hairs float everywhere they visit, including your lap. In the sixteenth century, Persian cats walked the roads in Turkey and some other areas. Some people believe that the longhaired Persian is a mutation of the shorthaired Persian from Egypt. Some believed that the difference in hair length was triggered by the cool weather conditions.

Make Up Of a Persian Cat
The Persian cat has a short tail that extends outward with thick bones and a round body. The eyes of a Persian are beautiful and big while the ears are small and appear too small for their heads. They have a flat nose similar to a Pekinese dog breed. The mild temperament and easygoing disposition makes the Persian an idea cat for everyone.

Susceptible To Polycystic Kidney Disease
The Persian cat is often susceptible to polycystic kidney disease, which affects the kidneys’s and generally are common from birth. Although these cats do not show signs until the age of six and up, the Persian cat has the cysts that grow as they grow and age causing the kidney to become enlarged. The prognosis is kidney failure, which will result in death for the cat. This cat health problemneeds to have immediate attention to take care of any future problems. For more info see http://www.aboutcathealth.org/cat/Common_Cat_Health_Problems/Cat_Urinary_Health_Problem.php

Some Signs Your Persian Has Kidney Disease
Persians have a need to use the litter box more frequently and have a strong need for water. The cat will more than likely sleep more than usual and may be a bit depressed and finicky about eating, which will lead to body weight loss. In some instances, the liver and the uterus sometimes is affected with the growth and spread of the cysts.

Getting Care for Your Sick Persian Cat
Because the Persian cat is normally born with the generic make up causing it to be prone to polycystic kidney disease, your vet may prescribe a drug to help with anemia that occurs after the spread of the cysts. The cats diet has to change to eliminate phosphorous and protein in the diet, which will cause more problems for your ailing Persian. In some cases, the vet will recommend a phosphate binder, which you add to the food or water supply.

Scientists believe that the disease is caused by a dominate gene and requires finding the potential carrier of this gene and eliminating the potential for further reproduction of the carrier. Vets can determine if the Persian kittens have the cysts at an early age to prevent reproduction of the cat that has the dominate gene. An ultra sound will provide a scan of the kitten’s kidneys and determine if the Persian kitten requires immediate sterilization to prevent further breeding of cats with the gene.

Glenda

Jimmy Cox asked:


Treatments for kidney stones have been around for nearly as long as kidney stones themselves. Some of the old-fashioned treatments suggested for kidney stones included a free use of alkalies to counteract the acidity of the urine, and a free use of soothing drinks of flaxseed or slippery elm with sweet spirits of nitre, or bicarbonate of soda.

Midwest pioneers occasionally resorted to a dropsy treatment that included sliced horseradish tied to the patient’s feet, or an external and internal dosage of powder made of toads.

When inflammation and congestion of the kidneys was suspected, free cupping or leeching over the seat of pain was frequently recommended, along with purges and warm hip-baths. The suggested diet consisted of slippery elm mucilage, flaxseed tea or a tea made of quince seeds.

For many centuries the relationship between the kidneys and disposal of body wastes has been recognized. The kidneys were described in ancient medical writings. Basic functions were observed to the extent that urine leaves the kidneys, travels down a duct (ureter) from each of our two kidneys to the urinary bladder.

The kidneys themselves are about the size of a fist, shaped like beans. They are located on each side of the back portion of the abdomen. In recent years researchers have discovered that they are far more than part of a routine waste-disposal system.

We know today that the kidney functions are so complex, delicately balanced, unerring and important, that the kidneys may be regarded as one of the most important control centers in the body. Kidney diseases rank fourth as the cause of death in this country.

In addition to cleaning better than a ton of blood a day in the average, normal person, the kidneys control our mineral balance, maintain an exact proportion of water and minerals in the blood, and keep the acid-alkali balance just where it should be even as they do their job of disposing of urea.

These are most important functions. If the mineral balance should get out of line - too much potassium, for instance - death could result. Too much of a swing one way or the other in the acid-alkali balance could kill. If urea that they dispose of is allowed to accumulate because of kidney shutdown, death results.

Each kidney has approximately a million to a million and a, half nephrons, which are the kidneys’ functioning units. A nephron is a threadlike structure barely visible to the naked eye. Through a complex process the nephrons take up glucose, proteins, amino acids and minerals that we need and they cast away waste and excess water.

If the kidneys cease functioning and stop secreting urine, the result is lethal unless the kidneys can begin to function again.

Fortunately, nature has given us extra protection. For one thing, it is estimated that normal kidneys can handle about nine times the capacity actually required of them. They usually are hardy and give little trouble in relation to the complex job they do. Most reassuring of all is the fact that we can get along very well with only one healthy kidney, so we usually have - in effect - a spare.

Even though you have a spare kidney, kidneys perform an important bodily function and you should take good care of them. If you experience persistent kidney pain, get to a doctor immediately.

Lawrence

bmwdriver11 asked:


My dog has recently been diagnosed with Kidney Disease. He is supposed to get subcutaneous fluid injections to help his kidneys deal with the problem. But my Vet charges $18 per bag of fluid, which only lasts for 3 treatments! I cant afford that, but dont want to put my dog down when there is a treatment so readily available. Is there someplace I can get these bags of fluid for cheaper (hopefully much cheaper)? Im not even real sure which type I should be looking for- what the vet gave us is NDC 0409-7953-09 made by Hospira, 1000 ML. I am willing to buy by the case, either locally or online if anyone can point me in the right direction!

Ann

John B asked:


I’ve been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease and was recently prescribed “usable vitamin A”. My doctor’s explanation was sort of fuzzy and incomplete.

Marie

Dean Canyon asked:


Will my kidney disease have a negative effect when I apply for any potential future jobs and Insurance. With most jobs, they usually give you a physical w/blood test, etc… and if the abnormal kidney functions show up on the results can they deny you employment based on those results?

Eric

leanne asked:


I have MPGN type 2. I have one but I want more eventually. Some doctors have told me yes, others no, but my parents have also said no. I have not reached kidney failure yet and eventually I will need a transplant. I’m going for a checkup apt. Tuesday and possibly discuss & schedule a biopsy and recieve test results.

I realize right now I can’t have more kids, but in another year or two I may want more. I also know my fiance (my son’s father) wants more kids, but he doesnt want to put me at risk. He has said that although more kids would be nice, if I’m not able to he will be ok with that. They have said that maybe if my disease goes into remision I can, but only then.

If i were to have more kids now there is a possibility that my kidneys can go into failure and me and the baby would die. So of course we are waiting and being safe.

Is this reasonable or possible?Does anyone have any type of kidney disease? Do you have kids? Does anyone have any info. that might help?

Jonathan

Groshan Fabiola asked:


According to medical scientists, BMI, which stands for Body Mass Index, is a possible indicator of developing a series of conditions such as excessive cholesterol levels, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes mellitus and kidney disease. The Body Mass Index calculates the ratio between one’s height (and physical constitution) and weight, also taking in consideration one’s gender and age. An abnormally high BMI (characteristic to overweight and obese people) points to serious health risks at a certain stage in life. While some persons with abnormally high BMI develop cholesterol problems and heart disease at more advanced ages (usually over the age of 40), others may be confronted with serious health problems by the age of 25 or even earlier.

At present, two out of three Americans are rendered overweight or obese by BMI criteria. By contrast, several studies conducted in the late 60’s indicate that only one in four persons were defined as such by BMI criteria at that time. Today’s increasingly larger number of people confronted with excessive weight comes as a very disturbing fact, considering that persons with serious weight problems are very susceptible to developing an entire series of interrelated disorders. According to statistic studies, obesity and elevated cholesterol are responsible for causing more than 280,000 annual deaths among the population of the United States. Obesity and high cholesterol levels have even surpassed smoking as the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and many European countries.

Medical scientists inform that a normal BMI ranges anywhere from 18 to 24, with several exceptions registered among persons with handicap and persons with other special conditions. Persons who have a BMI over the value of 24 are exposed to a serious risk of increased blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, heart disease and congestive heart failure due to elevated blood cholesterol (cholesterol levels are considerably higher in overweight and obese persons than in persons with normal weight). Having a BMI over 24 also renders one more susceptible of developing diabetes mellitus due to impaired glucose tolerance and an entire series of disorders associated with diabetes: decreased vision, impairments of the nervous system, kidney failure and so on.

Persons who are classified as overweight or obese by BMI criteria are advised to take special measures for controlling their weight. Healthy diet and regular physical exercise are the best methods of losing weight without the aid of doctor-prescribed medications. Persons who can’t lose weight by only with the means of diet and exercise should ask for support from their doctor or nutritionist. Persons with abnormally high BMI should realize the risks involved and make efforts to efficiently control their weight before it is too late.

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Alma

r_l_h_959 asked:


I have been diagnosed with kidney disease, what is the body trying to tell my mind?

Vanessa

peterhutch asked:


Kidney stones (renal Lithia sis) are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of your kidneys. Normally, the substances that make up kidney stones are diluted in the urine. When urine is concentrated, though, minerals may crystallize, stick together and solidify. The result is a kidney stone. Most kidney stones contain calcium.Struvite stones (infection stones) are usually large and have a horn-like shape. They develop when there is too much ammonia in the urine. This can happen if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), because the bacteria that cause these infections can generate ammonia. This kind of kidney stone is most often found in women.Cystine stones are yellow and crystalline. They develop if you have high levels of cystine in your urine, which happens if you have a hereditary disorder called cystinuria. Only one in a hundred kidney stones are caused by this condition. Cystine stones tend to develop earlier in life than other kidney stones, usually between the ages of 10 and 30 years.Medical conditions. Many medical conditions can affect the normal balance and cause stones to form. Gout is one example. Also, people who have inflammatory bowel disease or who have had surgery on their intestines may not absorb fat from their intestines in a normal way. This changes the way the intestines process calcium and other minerals, and it may lead to kidney stones.Problems in the way your system absorbs and eliminates calcium and other substances create the conditions for kidney stones to form. Sometimes, the underlying cause is an inherited metabolic disorder or kidney disease. Gout promotes specific types of kidney stones, as does inflammatory bowel disease. So do some drugs, including furosemide (Lasix), used in treating heart failure and high blood pressure; topiramate (Topamax), an anti-seizure drug; and indinavir (Crixivan), which is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of AIDS.Common sense has long held that consumption of too much calcium could promote the development of calcium kidney stones. However, current evidence suggests that the consumption of low-calcium diets is actually associated with a higher overall risk for the development of kidney stones. This is perhaps related to the role of calcium in binding ingested oxalate in the gastrointestinal tract. As the amount of calcium intake decreases, the amount of oxalate available for absorption into the bloodstream increases; this oxalate is then excreted in greater amounts into the urine by the kidneys. In the urine, oxalate is a very strong promoter of calcium oxalate precipitation, about 15 times stronger than calcium.Kidney stones are mostly composed of calcium. However, a smaller number consist of uric acid or something called struvite. Kidney stones form due to an imbalance of water, calcium oxylate, uric acid, and phosphate that are usually present in the urine. Stones are also known to form when the pH of the urine is not normal or when normal mechanisms that protect the kidney’s are inundated.It is usually located in the flank or the side of the mid back and radiates to the groin. Those affected cannot find a comfortable position, and many writhe in pain.

Alicia

♥ michelle. asked:


On the back of my deodorant, it says “Ask before use if you have kidney disease.” My mom’s kinda paranoid about this now, because she has bad kidneys, as did her mother before her, and naturally, she’s assuming I do too. So exactly how is deodorant connected to kidney disease? Or kidneys in general?

It’d be nice if you could list your source.

Donald