Polycystic kidney disease
INTRODUCTION - Normally, the kidneys filter out excess toxic and waste substances and fluid from the blood. In people with polycystic kidney disease, the kidneys become enlarged with multiple cysts that interfere with normal kidney function. This ... [... more]
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Split urine collection for orthostatic proteinuria
INTRODUCTION - A split urine test is a method to determine whether the protein discovered in your urine is due to a condition called orthostatic proteinuria. For reasons that are not well understood, this causes a person to have protein into ... [... more]
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Renal biopsy
INTRODUCTION - A renal biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of kidney (also called renal) tissue is obtained. Microscopic examination of the tissue can provide information needed to diagnose, monitor or treat a renal disorder. REASONS FOR ... [... more]
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Renal cell cancer
INTRODUCTION - Renal cancer is a condition in which one or more cancerous tumors develop in one or both kidneys (show figure 1). Over time, the tumors grow in size and can invade surrounding tissues. In its more advanced stages, renal cancer can ... [... more]
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Kidney stones in children
Stones are less common in children than in adults, although the number of children who develop stones is unclear. Most children who develop kidney stones have an underlying condition that increases their risk of stones, although some children ... [... more]
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Collection of a 24-hour urine specimen
Into an empty collection bottle, collect every drop of urine during the day and night. Tue Sep 05 00:00:00 GMT 2006 INTRODUCTION - There are a variety of circumstances in which collection of an accurate 24-hour sample is important. Examples ... [... more]
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High blood pressure overview
Systolic pressure refers to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts (beats) and Diastolic pressure refers the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes between beats. Untreated hypertension increases the strain on the heart and ... [... more]
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High blood pressure treatment
The pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts (the systolic pressure) The pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes between beats (the diastolic pressure). Blood pressure varies naturally over the course of a day, and usually increases ... [... more]
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High blood pressure, diet, and weight
HYPERTENSION - Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition that can lead to serious complications if untreated. Studies suggest that a person's diet and weight play an important role in the development and persistence of ... [... more]
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Hemodialysis
Abnormalities in blood chemistries, malnutrition, high blood pressure (hypertension), bone disease, and anemia can also occur as a direct result of kidney failure. When these problems reach a critical stage, renal replacement therapy is ... [... more]
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Low potassium diet
INTRODUCTION - Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods. It functions to keep the heart beating regularly, helps to maintain fluid balance, and allows the nerves and muscles to work properly. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining ... [... more]
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Low sodium diet
INTRODUCTION - Sodium is an element that is found in many foods as well as water. The body requires a small amount of sodium in the diet to control blood pressure and blood volume. However, most people consume many times the amount of sodium ... [... more]
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