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Kidneys

The kidneys serve many purposes. They regulate electrolytes, blood pressure, and acid levels. They also help to filter the blood.

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Can kidney cancer cause chronic kidney failure?

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Yes, kidney cancer can potentially lead to chronic kidney failure, although it is not a direct cause. Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time.

In cases where kidney cancer is diagnosed at an advanced stage or has spread to both kidneys, it can significantly impair kidney function and compromise their ability to filter waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream. This can lead to a decline in kidney function and, if left untreated, may eventually result in chronic kidney failure.

Furthermore, treatments for kidney cancer, such as surgery to remove part or all of the affected kidney (nephrectomy), radiation therapy, or chemotherapy, can also impact kidney function. While these treatments are necessary to manage kidney cancer, they can sometimes cause damage to the remaining healthy kidney tissue, leading to a further decline in kidney function over time.

It's essential for individuals with kidney cancer to undergo regular monitoring of kidney function and to work closely with their healthcare team to manage any potential complications, including the risk of chronic kidney failure. Early detection and appropriate management of kidney cancer and its associated complications are key to preserving kidney function and overall health.

Where the kidneys located?

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The right kidney is located under the diaphragm and behind the liver. The left kidney is also located under the diaphragm but behind the spleen.

Your kidneys are on your back sides just below your ribcage, yet above your waist. They are actually much higher than most people think.
The sides of the lower back.

Are edamame beans good for you?

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Edamame packs a powerful punch when it comes to nutritional content. It is high in phytoestrogens, a natural plant estrogen. A 100 gram serving (1/3 ounce or about 35 pods) of the beans only, not the pods, has 125 calories pack with 12 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrates, and only 3.5 grams of fat. It is rich in calcium, and phosphorus and is a good source of vitamin A. You can also purchase from your grocery store lightly salted dry roasted edamame soybeans that are gluten free, cholesterol free and MSG free. They also are packed with Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. A 1/4 cup serving (or 30g) serving contains 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, no saturated or trans fats, 230 mg of sodium (they are salted), 9 grams of Carbohydrates, 7 grams of dietary fiber and 13 grams of protein. So, they are high in protein and low in Net Carbs (which are your total carbs minus your dietary fiber=2grams net carbs), so they make a great snack fo people watching their carb intake and they appeal to those looking for a high protein snack. Hope this helped people looking for a yummy snack that's very healthy for you too!

Can you eat mushrooms with one kidney?

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not directly. i mean, if you stay awake for days binging on drugs in general and don't eat or drink for a few days, then yeah, maybe.

but not if you eat the shrooms one time and then fall asleep the way 100 percent of users do.

What effect does have on the kidneys?

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Well, ACTH (aka adrenocorticotropic hormone or corticotropin) could ameliorate edema associated with kidney disease, lower protein excretion in the urine (proteinuria), correct hyperlipidemia and protect kidney function in patients with nephrotic syndrome caused by a variety of glomerular diseases.

Can you take minocycline for kidney infection?

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Minocycline is highly unlikely to be an effective treatment for a kidney infection. See your primary care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

What hormons are produced by the kidneys?

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The kidneys produce hormones that help control blood pressure. One of them is called renin. It is part of the renin-angiotension-aldosterone mechanism. Other hormones are calcitriol and erythropoietin.

What happens when your kidneys?

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You die, funny actually

Can rabbits get kidney tumors?

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Cancer is common in rabbits and several different types may be seen Common types of neoplasia reported to occur in rabbits include : * Interstitial cell tumour of the testes * Lymphosarcoma (juvenile and young) - may be a genetically transmitted autosomal recessive disease. Can develop in any tissue, but most often involves the lymph nodes, skin, kidneys, liver and spleen. * Mammary tumours - spontaneous, mainly carcinomas. * Myxoma virus infection - results in skin tumours (fibromas) * Nephroma (juvenile) develops in the embryo * Papilloma - caused by papilloma viruses, and often involves the skin (Shope papilloma) or mouth. In the skin they can be persistent, become malignant and undergo metastasis. In the oral cavity the warts are small and grey-white nodules and often form under the tongue as well as on the gums. * Squamous cell carcinoma * Uterine adenocarcinoma : ** It is most often seen in Dutch, Havana, French Silver and Tan rabbits. It is reported to be rare in Belgian and Rex rabbits. ** It most often occurs in rabbits over 3 years. Over 50% of rabbits may be affected in predisposed breeds. ** It may be hormone dose-dependent (oestrogen) ** Signs of reproductive failure may be noticed in the early stages - abortion, failure to conceive, resorption, stillbirths, small litter size, retained fetuses. ** There may be a direct link between uterine hyperplasia, or pregnancy toxaemia and the later development of cancer ** Metastatic spread - (local or haematological) is common after the disease has been present for over 9 months

The primary job of the kidneys?

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The kidneys are organs with several functions. 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 kidneys excrete wastes such as urea and ammonium; the kidneys also are responsible for the reabsorption of water, glucose, and amino acids.

What comes out of the kidney?

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What causes kidney to dry?

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Is there any problem if the other kidney is smaller?

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Providing you do have any symptoms yes. I have 10.5 and 11.3 for mine and I'm heathy.

How does the equilibrium dialysis work?

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Dialysis is the process of cleaning waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail. Without dialysis, all patients with kidney failure would die from the buildup of toxins in the bloodstream. Presently there are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

What are the parts of a nephron?

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The parts of the nephron are the renal artery, renal vein, afferent arteriole, glomerulus, bowman's capsule, proximal tubules, distal tubules, loop of henle, renal pelvis, cortex, medulla, peritubular capillaries, and ureter.

What is Acute Renal Failure?

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End-stage renal disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), specifically the fifth stage of CKD.The fifth stage of chronic kidney disease can be termed as a complete kidney failure. The GFR is below 15 ml/min and in some cases the patient may have a GFR of 0 ml/min. Headache and change in skin color add to the symptoms that already exist in the fourth stage. With the failure of kidneys, the urination of the patient decreases to little or almost nil. A kidney transplant is the most recommended treatment at the fourth stage of CKD, though the patient may be kept on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for a certain period of time.

And there are micro-chinese medicine and stem cell transplant for end stage renal failure.They can treat renal failure.

If your rabbit has failing kidneys how long will it live?

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That's impossible to know because every rabbit is different. It's a painful journey for both the rabbit and the human who cares for it. If you don't treat your rabbit, it will die in pain and not live very long while suffering the whole time. If you do treat your rabbit, it should have a decent quality of life until it finally becomes too ill to go on. At that point, it's probably better to let your rabbit go, either taking it to the vet to let it pass on in peace, or to get your get to give you pain meds that will help it stay free of pain while you say goodbye at home.

What does it mean if you have a spot on your kidney?

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Propberly too much smoking causes liver and kidney problem

What is the urine-producing unit in the kidney called?

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Nephrons. This includes the glomerulus where the blood stream encounters a connective tissue filter, the loop of Henle where the filtrate is concentrated and salts are exchanged and the collecting duct into which urine is collected.

What are 2 functions of kidneys?

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what are the two main function of the kidney

What does the kidney excrete?

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the kidney is referred to as an excretory organ and excretes urea, which is a less toxic form of uric acid.