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Symptoms of kidney problems generally develop over a period of years. As you know, the kidneys perform many vital functions that help maintain overall health. But if the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, the kidneys will not clean the blood properly and symptoms of kidney problems will develop. With impaired kidney function, the body retains more water and salt than it should, leading to weight gain. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Based on surveys, the leading causes of death among Toy Poodles are old age and kidney disease. Yes kidney disease! While it affects lots of people around the world, kidney disease is also common in dogs such as Toy Poodles. The kidneys are organs that filter blood to maintain the balance of chemicals, remove the waste products and eliminate them as urine. The kidneys also regulate blood pressure, regulate the production of body fluid and produce hormones that stimulate the production of red blood cells.
The kidneys are like the body's garbage collection and disposal system. Through microscopic units called nephrons, the kidneys remove waste products and extra water from the food a person eats, returning chemicals the body needs (such as sodium, phosphorus, and potassium) back into the bloodstream. The extra water combines with other waste to become urine, which flows through thin tubes called ureters to the bladder, where it stays until it exits through the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder) when someone goes to the bathroom.
Kidneys are an important organ of human body and one cannot imagine living without them. Diabetics are more prone to kidney problems. Diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy are two kidney diseases. Long term high blood glucose damages the blood vessels and the nephrons.
Determining the functions of your kidneys in order to understand the importance of early detection to prevent kidney cancer and ensure the overall well-being of your body.
The Kidneys are 2 fist-sized, bean-shaped organs that are found in the rear portion of the abdominal cavity. They perform several important functions for the human body. Chief among these functions include the cleaning of blood and waste products, getting rid of excess fluids in the body through urine and helping in the production of Red Blood Cells. They are normally designed to be long lasting. If the function of one begins to slow down, the other kidney takes up the slack. So if there are any problems with the functions, the symptoms of this disease start appearing quite later. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
The truth of the matter is this: high blood pressure, left unchecked, can have serious consequences. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Peripheral Arterial Disease occurs when extra cholesterol and other fats circulating in the blood collect in the wall of the arteries that supply blood. This plaque narrow your arteries, reducing or blocking the blood flow. It is more frequent in legs, but can also occur in your head, arms, stomach or kidneys. Nearly everyone that has Peripheral Arterial Disease suffer from an inability to walk as fast, or as far as they could before. Related Article Tags: , , ,
When you suffer from some type of heart disease, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be very difficult. We all need to eat healthy, maintain a good regular exercise routine and have regular checkups from our health care provider. When heart disease is not managed well the effects on our kidneys can be catastrophic. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Catching an Illness at an Early Stage Is Your Best Strategy. Just like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Dog leptospirosis... Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal disease that can attack your dog in any stage of his life. The symptoms of the disease are depression, fever, dehydration, jaundice and abdominal pain. The disease damages your dogs liver and kidneys, sometimes resulting in renal failure and death. Related Article Tags: , ,
Kidney failure is the sudden loss of your kidneys’ ability to perform their main function eliminates excess fluid and electrolytes as well as waste material from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and waste accumulate in your body. Acute kidney failure is most common in people who are already hospitalized, particularly people who need intensive care. Related Article Tags: , ,
If you're a cat owner, you want to ensure that your feline friend enjoys the happiest and healthiest life possible. In order to help make this possible, it's important for you, as the pet owner, to be educated about feline health issues. While cat kidney disease most often affects elderly felines, it has the potential to affect cats at any stage of life. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
A patient suffering from hypertension the force of the blood against the walls of the artery becomes very strong. It is considered to be a silent killer because its symptoms are not visible until it increases to a very high level. The patient may not even be aware of the presence of the disease which may cause damage to the walls of the artery and kidneys. Related Article Tags: , , ,
No one likes to talk about diseases, it strikes a cord at the very basic level of humanity and shouts, "something's wrong here". In this article we begin to explore just what disease is, the major types and the role the internet is playing... Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
There are many risk factors for kidney cancer. Among a few of the top risks are smoking, an inactive life style, exposure to chemicals at home or where you work, being overweight, and family history.
Second of our two part series on the causes of high blood pressure.
Most acne medications only mask the symptoms of acne and does nothing to stop the real cause of acne. This is why people buy acne products month after month (year after year). And every time they stop using the product acne would come back again and again. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for more than 40 percent of new cases. Even when drugs and diet are able to control diabetes, the disease can lead to nephropathy and kidney failure. Most people with diabetes do not develop nephropathy that is severe enough to cause kidney failure. About 16 million people in the United States have diabetes, and about 100,000 people have kidney failure as a result of diabetes. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association launched different guidelines related to peripheral arterial disease in order to help doctors and all healthcare professionals to treat in a better way this common condition. According to statistics, more than 12 million people suffer from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the United States. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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