Kidney

Kidney Cleansing

Kidney cleanses involve consuming specific foods and herbs that may help remove toxins from the body and promote better kidney health.

staying hydrated by taking lots of water

Eating citrus fruits and vegetables

Kidney Donation

Kidney Problems Signs

one in three American adults is at risk for kidney disease. people with early kidney disease do not have symptoms

swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet

decreased urine output

Kidney Infection (pyelonephritis) In Men

is a urinary tract infection begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of your kidneys.

it is caused by Bacteria that enter your urinary tract can multiply and travel to your kidneys causing kidney infections

in seldom cases it may be as a result after kidney surgery.

 

in men, an enlarged prostate gland Having a urinary tract blockage. is a higher risk

Using a urinary catheter

Symptoms of kidney infection

groin pain

Strong, persistent urge to urinate

Pus or blood in your urine (hematuria)

Burning sensation when urinating

Chills

Kidney Test

They are two;

ACR urine test- (albumin-to-creatinine ratio) A doctor urine will be tested for albumin protein. urine is used to excrete waste products. If albumin protein is present in the urine, then your kidneys are not filtering blood effectively. This is a  sign of kidney diseases/infection.

GFR blood test- A doctor tests for creatinine. creatinine is a waste product from muscle tissue. infected kidneys have difficulty removing creatinine from blood. The doctor uses the results obtained to formulate the glomerular filtration rate which is an illustration of kidney performance.

Kidney Vitamins

Kidney patients have specific vitamin requirements for optimum functioning of the kidney. They require vitamin A, however, too much can lead to toxicity. They need limited amounts vitamins B from fruits because of high potassium levels present.

vitamin E is also retained in kidney patients due to its role in immune response.

vitamin D is also important for kidney patients, doctors often supplement it together with calcium mineral.

Kidney patients require high amounts of folic acid of about 800 mcg. Its supplementation is also highly recommended as it is essential in red blood cell development

Other vitamins should be taken in their recommended amounts.

Kidney Cancer Causes

Mainly caused by uncontrolled cell division and growth in the kidney. This is mostly as a result

However, there are factors that increase the risk of kidney cancer, they include;

• Cigarette smoking
• Aging- people above 65 yrs
• Patients with high blood pressure
• People in a family history of kidney cancer
• Patients suffering from gout

Kidney Stones Diagnosis

Also referred to as renal calculi/nephrolithiasis

diagnosed through;

• ultrasound
• intravenous pyleography
• Computerized Tomography scan

Kidney stone symptoms

SEvere pain to the side/flank/groin

blood in the urine

Patients may experience nausea

fever

Kidney Failure Diet

Kidney failure is the last(3rd) stage of chronic kidney disease. At this stage, the patient needs a kidney transplant or hemodialysis in order to clean blood off toxins. this work is mostly done by healthy kidneys. However, by taking some healthy diet, one can reduce the continuous damage of kidneys. They include

• Eating fruits and vegetables
• Fish
• Whole grains
• Reduced intake of processed foods and sodium chloride
• Cutting down on dairy products

However, nutritionist will offer better advice on your food intake after consultation with your doctor and analysis of type of treatment.

Causes of kidney failure

Diabetes

High blood pressure/hypertension

Urinary tract problems

Acute kidney failure may be as a result of insufficient blood flow to kidneys

Kidney Care

Kidney And Diabetes

Kidney 3 Stage(kidney failure)

Kidney Enzymes

Kidney Treatment

The type of treatment depends on the stage of kidney disease. treatment plan aims to control the spread of the disease, treat complications, and treat the causal factor of the disease.

Kidney Glomeruli

Kidney Medicine

How Kidney Works

filter toxins from the blood, balance mineral levels, and help regulate blood pressure.

Kidney Recipes

 

Kidney Water

Water helps kidney work efficiently by helping it remove waste and toxins through urine

Kidney X Ray

Kidney Juice

Kidney Remedies

Kidney Nephritis

Kidney Ulcer

Is Kidney Failure Fatal (FAQ)

 

Is Kidney Cancer Genetic (FAQ)

yes but very rare cases

How Many Kidney Transplants Per Year(FAQ)