Paget’s Disease
Introduction Paget's disease is a disorder that involves abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, which results in deformity. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The cause of Paget's disease is unknown, although it might have to do with genes or a viral infection early in life. The disease occurs worldwide, but is more common in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In people with Paget's disease, there is an abnormal breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation. The n...
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
(Highly Prevalent but Underdaignosed Problem) Definition: Overactive Bladder(OAB) is a symptom syndrome of Urgency(With or Without Urge incontinence), Frequency and Nocturia. This term on be if there is no proven injection or other obvious pathology. Prevalence: in US & Europian countries prevalence of OAB is above 16.5% in population and increases markedly with age in both men and women. In asian population the incidence of OAB is much higher 53% and treatment rate is...
Hypophosphatemia
Introduction Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood. Causes · Alcoholism · Diarrhea (chronic) · Starvation · Vitamin D deficiency Symptoms · Bone pain · Confusion · Muscle weakness Signs and tests · Anemia due to excess destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) · Heart muscle damage (cardiomyopathy) Treatment Treating the cause of hypophosphatemia is needed to correct t...
Hyponatremia
Definition: Hyponatremia is a metabolic condition in which there is not enough sodium (salt) in the body fluids outside the cells. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Sodium is found mostly in body fluids outside the cells. It is very important for maintaining blood pressure. Sodium is also needed for nerves and muscles to work properly. When the amount of sodium in fluids outside cells drops, water moves into the cells to balance the levels. This causes the cells to swell with too...
Hypercalcemia
Introduction Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Calcium is important to many body functions, including: · Bone formation · Hormone release · Muscle contraction · Nerve and brain function Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D help manage calcium balance in the body. PTH is made by the parathyroid glands -- four small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid gland. Vitamin D is obtained when the skin is expose...
Diabetic Nephropathy
Definition: Diabetic nephropathy is kidney disease or damage that results as a complication of diabetes. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The exact cause of diabetic nephropathy is unknown, but it is believed that uncontrolled high blood sugar leads to the development of kidney damage, especially when high blood pressure is also present. I...
All you wanted to know about Bed-Wetting
What is bed-wetting? The medical term for bed-wetting is enuresis (EN-YOU-REE-SIS). It means that you pee (urinate) while you sleep. Here's how your body works: It is the kidneys' job to make urine, which goes down tubes into the bladder. The bladder is like a water balloon that holds the urine. There is a muscle gate that holds the urine in. When the bladder is full it sends a message to the brain and the brain tells the gate to open. In order to be the boss of your urine at night, all ...
Launch of New Journal On World Kidney Day
Nephrology journal brought out by MKF in collaboration with Maharashtra branch of IMA to educate doctors in all parts of Maharashtra on occassion of World Kidney Day. To view the Newsletter Click Here
World Kidney Day plans 2011
On the occasion of world kidney day Mumbai Kidney Foundation has decided to dedicate an entire month for spreading awareness & educating the people regarding prevention & early detection of kidney diseases. There are exclusive programmes for the patients suffering from kidney diseases plus CME’s for doctors besides the yearly mandatory free kidney disease detection camps which we regularly hold from time to time. In addition various other organizations have pledged to join hands toget...
Anatomy of Kidney's
Anatomy of Kidneys The kidneys are paired organs with several functions. They are seen in many types of animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are an essential part of the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid-base balance, and regulation of blood pressure. They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine, the kidney...
Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis
Eat less high salt, high potassium, and high phosphorus foods. Learn how much fluid you can safely drink (including coffee, tea, and water). Eat less high salt, high potassium, and high phosphorus foods. Salt & Sodium Use less salt and eat fewer salty foods: this may help to control blood pressure and reduce weight gains between dialysis sessions. Use herbs, spices, and low-salt flavor enhancers in place of salt. Avoid salt substitute...
Dietary Myths in Kidney Disease
Myth 1) Diet for all kidney patients is same Fact - Patients with diseases having normal kidney function such as urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney stones can have a liberal diet, and lots of water, coconut water etc but patients with poorly functioning kidneys such as chronic kidney disease need a more restricted diet. Myth 2) I can use dietary salt substitutes such as Lona to reduce my blood pressure. Fact - Do not use salt substitutes when kidney function i...
Kidney and Health
What are the kidneys? Most people have two kidneys. They are located near the middle of your back, just under the ribcage. Each kidney weighs about 150g. and is about the size of an adult fist. They are bean shaped and reddish brown in colour. The kidneys perform crucial functions that affect all parts of the body. What do the kidneys do? The kidneys have four main roles in the body: Remove waste from the body. Nutrients that cannot be used by the ...
Dialysis
Dialysis is a treatment that does some of the things done by healthy kidneys. It is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body's needs. When is dialysis needed? You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure --usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function. What does dialysis do? Like healthy kidneys, dialysis keeps your body in balance. Dialysis does the following: · removes waste, salt and extra water to prevent them fro...
Urinary Tract Infections
Every year, urinary tract infections account for nearly 10 million doctor visits. One in five women will have at least one urinary tract infection in her lifetime. What is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract and multiply. The urinary tract is made up of the bladder, urethra and the two ureters and kidneys. These germs usually enter the urinary tract through the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of...
Kidney Stones
KIDNEY STONES How common are kidney stones? Each year, more than half a million people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems. lt is thought that one in ten people will have a kidney stone at some time in their lives. The peak age for stones is between 20 years and 50 years. Men are much more likely to develop stones than women. Other diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, chronic diarrhea, or kidney cysts might increase the risk of stones. Diabetes in...
Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones
How are kidney stones diagnosed? Diagnosis of a kidney stone starts with a medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests. Your doctors will want to know the exact size and shape of the kidney stones. This can be done with a high resolution CT scan from the kidneys down to the bladder or an X-ray called a "KUB X-ray'' (kidney-ureter-bladder X-ray) which will show the size of the stone and its position. The KUB x-ray is often obtained by the surgeons to determine if the stone i...
Children with Chronic Kidney Diseases : Tips for Parents
If your child has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you are no doubt feeling distressed and bewildered. These feelings are normal. And once you realize that your child's illness is a reality the family must accept, you can develop some practical ways to cope with the day-to-day aspects of it. Here are some things others have found helpful. Learn about the disease and its treatments: Learn as much about your child's disease and its treatment as you possibly can. And pass this info...
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome is also called nephrosis or Minimal Change Disease. Nephrosis is an illness where the kidney loses protein, which is released through the body in the urine. When this happens, protein levels in the blood drop and water moves into body tissues, causing swelling (edema). You will see the swelling around the child's eyes, in the belly or in the legs. Your child will not go to the bathroom as often as usual and will gain weight from the swelling. The kidneys are tw...
Physiology of Kidney
Physiology of Kidney Renal physiology is the study of kidney function, while nephrology is the medical specialty concerned with kidney diseases. The kidney participates in whole-body homeostasis, regulating acid-base balance, electrolyte concentrations, extracellular fluid volume, and regulation of blood pressure. The kidney accomplishes these homeostatic functions both independently and in concert with other organs, particularly those of the endoc...
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Paget’s Disease
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 04:38 -
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 04:36 -
Hypophosphatemia
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 04:24 -
Hyponatremia
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 04:16 -
Hypercalcemia
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 04:13 -
Diabetic Nephropathy
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 03:56 -
All you wanted to know about Bed-Wetting
Thursday, 12 May 2011 02:03 -
Launch of New Journal On World Kidney Day
Friday, 08 April 2011 01:09 -
World Kidney Day plans 2011
Saturday, 26 February 2011 00:00 -
Anatomy of Kidney's
Friday, 25 February 2011 00:00 -
Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis
Friday, 25 February 2011 00:00 -
Dietary Myths in Kidney Disease
Friday, 25 February 2011 00:00 -
Kidney and Health
Friday, 25 February 2011 00:00 -
Dialysis
Friday, 11 February 2011 14:03 -
Urinary Tract Infections
Thursday, 10 February 2011 22:13 -
Kidney Stones
Thursday, 10 February 2011 22:11 -
Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones
Thursday, 10 February 2011 22:05 -
Children with Chronic Kidney Diseases : Tips for Parents
Thursday, 10 February 2011 22:03 -
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Thursday, 10 February 2011 22:01 -
Physiology of Kidney
Tuesday, 01 February 2011 00:00
