Although there's no cure for polycystic kidney disease yet, what you eat can
have a real effect on how fast the condition progresses.This is why a kidney
support diet or "renal diet" is generally considered the best natural treatment
for polycystic kidney disease.In fact, you may be able to delay kidney dialysis
until your late fifties or even avoid it completely.Eating right before you show
symptoms is the most effective way to use diet to slow the progression of
PKD.
Protein
If you develop symptoms of kidney failure due to polycystic kidney disease,
your doctor may advise you to eat less protein.Too much protein can make your
kidneys work too hard, according to Drugs.com.Eating less protein slows down
progressive loss of kidney function and also prevents accumulation of toxic
substances in the body.When your kidneys are impaired by enlarged cysts, they
are unable to remove protein by-products from the body, which leads to
accumulation of toxic substances.Examples of protein-rich foods include meat,
fish, eggs, chicken, turkey, milk, yogurt, cheese and cream..
Give Soy a Try
In general, eating less protein can help your kidneys, but there's one
protein you may want to get a little more of.The results of a study published in
the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology in 1999 showed that dietary
soy protein can slow the progression of PKD in rats.Rats fed soy as their main
protein source had lower kidney weights and fewer cysts compared to those fed
casein.Keep in mind, though, that you'll be better off with traditional
fermented soy products like tofu, miso, and tempeh.Non-fermented soy products
like soy milk and soy-based protein bars have been shown to cause health
problems of their own.
Low-Sodium Diet
Your kidneys help remove excess fluid from the body.When kidney cysts disrupt
this function, fluid builds up in the body, leading to high blood pressure and
swelling.Sodium is an essential mineral that helps maintain fluid balance by
retaining fluid.A low-sodium diet is necessary when kidney cysts cause symptoms
of kidney failure.If you eat high-sodium foods when your kidneys are not working
properly, your body retains more fluid, which worsens your high blood
pressure.You should avoid high sodium foods such as canned foods, table salt,
seafood and cured meat.
Steer Clear of Foods High in Oxalic Acid
If you have PKD, oxalic acid is something you'll want to avoid.( Kidney,
Urologic, and Blood Diseases , National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases).Oxalic acid is a chemical compound found in certain
vegetables.When you're trying to avoid putting extra strain on your kidneys,
though, it's best to stay away from foods that contain higher amounts of oxalic
acid.Some major sources are spinach, rhubarb, beets, eggplants, and cocoa.So,
you have a good excuse to avoid eating your spinach, but you really should cut
back on chocolate, too.
Low-Fat and High-Fiber Diet
Keeping your body healthy helps prevent complications of polycystic kidney
disease.MayoClinic.com recommends that you eat a low-fat and high-fiber diet to
help lower high blood pressure, which can damage your kidneys.Your diet should
contain plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.If you are overweight, you
should lose weight because excess weight can cause high blood pressure.
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2014年1月28日星期二
2014年1月27日星期一
Parapelvic Cysts of the Kidney
Parapelvic cysts of the kidneys are simple renal cysts, which are adjacent to
the renal pelvis or the renal sinus.The parapelvic renal cyst is a relatively
common finding on routine urological examination, but only rarely needs
treatment.
Parapelvic cysts are uncommon conditions that are usually found during autopsy.Their ultrasonographic appearance is similar to hydronephrosis.We report the case of a 46-year-old female with a 4-year history of vague flank pain and a previous history of bilateral moderate hydronephrosis.The patient was investigated by ultrasonography and non-enhanced CT scan, and finally diagnosed as bilateral parapelvic cysts by a contrast-enhanced CT scan.For any patient with hydronephrosis detected by sonography, the possibility of parapelvic cysts should be kept in mind, especially if no underlying cause is detected and other routine imaging is inconsistent with hydronephrosis.In such circumstances a CT scan with contrast enhancement should not be refused, and relying on sonographic signs, previously mentioned in literatures, can be misleading.
Unlike simple renal cysts, they do not lie within the renal parenchyma.They are located on, or probably originate in, the hilus of the kidney in close proximity to the pelvis and major calyces.They are thought to be lymphatic in origin and may be congenital.Their appearance in an intravenous urogram (IVU) is similar to that of renal sinus lipomatosis and in sonography it is similar to hydronephrosis.Some signs have previously been described to help differentiate these cysts from hydronephrosis in ultrasound imaging.We present a case of bilateral parapelvic cysts in which conventional sonographic criteria could not help to make diagnosis.
Parapelvic cysts may also derive from the renal parenchyma adjacent to the renal pelvis.Normally, there are no complaints.Parapelvic cysts can compress the pyelocaliceal system or ureter , cause flank pain or lead to other symptoms of urinary obstruction.
Typical parapelvic cysts are multiple and most probable derive from lymphatic vessels, often associated with nephrolithiasis or urinary obstruction.
Renal ultrasound should be sufficient for the diagnosis; in doubtful situations an intravenous pyelography, CT Abdomen or renal scintigraphy can rule out urinary obstruction.
Parapelvic cysts are uncommon conditions that are usually found during autopsy.Their ultrasonographic appearance is similar to hydronephrosis.We report the case of a 46-year-old female with a 4-year history of vague flank pain and a previous history of bilateral moderate hydronephrosis.The patient was investigated by ultrasonography and non-enhanced CT scan, and finally diagnosed as bilateral parapelvic cysts by a contrast-enhanced CT scan.For any patient with hydronephrosis detected by sonography, the possibility of parapelvic cysts should be kept in mind, especially if no underlying cause is detected and other routine imaging is inconsistent with hydronephrosis.In such circumstances a CT scan with contrast enhancement should not be refused, and relying on sonographic signs, previously mentioned in literatures, can be misleading.
Unlike simple renal cysts, they do not lie within the renal parenchyma.They are located on, or probably originate in, the hilus of the kidney in close proximity to the pelvis and major calyces.They are thought to be lymphatic in origin and may be congenital.Their appearance in an intravenous urogram (IVU) is similar to that of renal sinus lipomatosis and in sonography it is similar to hydronephrosis.Some signs have previously been described to help differentiate these cysts from hydronephrosis in ultrasound imaging.We present a case of bilateral parapelvic cysts in which conventional sonographic criteria could not help to make diagnosis.
Parapelvic cysts may also derive from the renal parenchyma adjacent to the renal pelvis.Normally, there are no complaints.Parapelvic cysts can compress the pyelocaliceal system or ureter , cause flank pain or lead to other symptoms of urinary obstruction.
Typical parapelvic cysts are multiple and most probable derive from lymphatic vessels, often associated with nephrolithiasis or urinary obstruction.
Renal ultrasound should be sufficient for the diagnosis; in doubtful situations an intravenous pyelography, CT Abdomen or renal scintigraphy can rule out urinary obstruction.
2014年1月26日星期日
What Are the Treatment of Enlarged Kidneys?
An enlarged kidney is symptomatic of polycystic kidney disease, a
predominantly hereditary disease in which a large number of cysts grow within
the kidney.An enlarged kidney is a condition in which a kidney is larger than
its normal size.These cysts cause blockages that result in a buildup of fluid,
and this buildup causes the kidneys to enlarge and become infected.
Generally, kidney enlargement is a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder of the kidneys.Some common illnesses that may cause this to occur include polycystic kidney syndrome, a kidney stone and unilateral hydronephrosis.Most of the time, the enlarged kidney is treated by treating the underlying cause of this condition.
Polycystic kidney syndrome is a condition in which multiple cysts grow within the kidneys.The water-filled cysts are typically benign or noncancerous growths that can vary in size.An enlarged kidney is generally a symptom of this syndrome, as the cysts will cause the kidneys to expand.
Burning or pain during urination can be a sign of a urinary tract infection that can cause enlarged kidneys.The pain may be localized near the pelvis, over the bladder or near the lower part of the abdomen.Men with an infection often feel pain at the end of the urethra, while women often experience pain near the opening of the vagina.Pain felt in the side of the lower abdomen is often associated with a rapidly swelling the kidney.The pain also may originate in the lower back or radiate out from the abdomen when the kidney is enlarged.When the outer covering of the kidney swells, it can cause severe pain and lead to nausea and vomiting.
A kidney stone also can cause severe pain in the lower back.Polycystic kidney disease can be characterized by the kidney stones and/or kidney failure.A diagnosis before these symptoms show up is possible, but kidney stones and kidney failure are late-stage symptoms of the disease.
In most cases doctors choose to treat the symptoms of polycystic kidney disease rather than remove the cysts.Because kidney function can be regulated with proper diet and medication, and because of the numerous cysts that normally form over the years, removing the cysts is rarely an option.
Several treatment options including cancer drugs and stem cell therapy are available to prevent serious complications.
Chemotherapy and anti-inflammatory agents can help to prevent harmful amyloid deposits from collecting in various tissues and organs.Peripheral blood stem cell transplantation is another treatment option to treat amyloidosis.Stem cell transplantation involves high-dose chemotherapy and transfusion to replace diseased and damaged cells.This procedure is usually reserved for aggressive forms of the disease due to the serious risks the treatment poses.
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Generally, kidney enlargement is a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder of the kidneys.Some common illnesses that may cause this to occur include polycystic kidney syndrome, a kidney stone and unilateral hydronephrosis.Most of the time, the enlarged kidney is treated by treating the underlying cause of this condition.
Polycystic kidney syndrome is a condition in which multiple cysts grow within the kidneys.The water-filled cysts are typically benign or noncancerous growths that can vary in size.An enlarged kidney is generally a symptom of this syndrome, as the cysts will cause the kidneys to expand.
Burning or pain during urination can be a sign of a urinary tract infection that can cause enlarged kidneys.The pain may be localized near the pelvis, over the bladder or near the lower part of the abdomen.Men with an infection often feel pain at the end of the urethra, while women often experience pain near the opening of the vagina.Pain felt in the side of the lower abdomen is often associated with a rapidly swelling the kidney.The pain also may originate in the lower back or radiate out from the abdomen when the kidney is enlarged.When the outer covering of the kidney swells, it can cause severe pain and lead to nausea and vomiting.
A kidney stone also can cause severe pain in the lower back.Polycystic kidney disease can be characterized by the kidney stones and/or kidney failure.A diagnosis before these symptoms show up is possible, but kidney stones and kidney failure are late-stage symptoms of the disease.
In most cases doctors choose to treat the symptoms of polycystic kidney disease rather than remove the cysts.Because kidney function can be regulated with proper diet and medication, and because of the numerous cysts that normally form over the years, removing the cysts is rarely an option.
Several treatment options including cancer drugs and stem cell therapy are available to prevent serious complications.
Chemotherapy and anti-inflammatory agents can help to prevent harmful amyloid deposits from collecting in various tissues and organs.Peripheral blood stem cell transplantation is another treatment option to treat amyloidosis.Stem cell transplantation involves high-dose chemotherapy and transfusion to replace diseased and damaged cells.This procedure is usually reserved for aggressive forms of the disease due to the serious risks the treatment poses.
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2014年1月25日星期六
Renal parenchymal disease and hypertension.
Renal refers to the kidneys and there are basically two sub types of renal
medical conditions, vascular and parenchymal.Vascular refers to medical
conditions that involve the blood vessels and parenchymal refers to medical
conditions involving the tissue, therefore renal parenchymal disease refers to
diseases that involve the kidney tissue.There can be parenchymal disease in
other organs of the body such as the lungs.
When renal parenchymal disease is seen on an ultrasound it means that the kidney has lost part or all of its function.The kidney can be scarred or damaged because of disease making it unable to function properly, therefore resulting in the kidney losing the ability to filter waste products properly.There are several medical conditions that can cause renal scarring.
The kidneys produce hormones, regulate chemicals in the blood and remove waste and excess fluid from the body.Urine produced by the kidneys involves several complex steps.Processing by the kidneys and urine production is a necessary part of providing a stable balance of chemicals within the body.
Renal parenchymal disease is the most common cause of secondary hypertension, accounting for 2.5% to 5.0% of all cases.Hypertension associated with renal parenchymal disease occurs as a complication of a wide variety of glomerular and interstitial renal diseases and may accelerate the decline in renal function if inadequately controlled.
Renal parenchymal hypertension most probably represents the combined interactions of multiple independent mechanisms: potential factors include impaired sodium handling leading to volume expansion, perturbations of the renin-angiotensin system, alterations in endogenous vasodepressor compounds, and possibly increased activity of vasoactive substances.
In patients who have hypertension and a unilateral small kidney, hypertension may have either a vascular (renal artery stenosis) or nonvascular (urologic) cause.Generally, the hypertension can be attributed to the abnormal-sized kidney, and nephrectomy of the shrunken kidney or correction of the stenotic artery will result in the normalization of blood pressure.The abnormal-sized kidney was considered to be due to either agenesis or dysplasia and reflux.Successful anatomic correction of the stenotic artery without surgery on the contralateral small kidney resulted in the normalization of blood pressure.Although the diseased kidney was thought to be the cause of the high blood pressure, these patients were unique in that they had a stenosis of the contralateral renal artery of the fibrodysplasia type, which was predominantly localized in the distal part of the artery and frequently extended into the peripheral branches.
Certain medications such as chemotherapy medications, pesticides and illegal drugs can also cause severe damage the kidneys and kidney tissues.Some of the warning signs for any renal disease are:
Difficulty urinating, or painful urination;Frequent urination;Blood in the urine;Swelling of the face especially around the eyes, or edema in the feet and hands;Back pain just below the ribcage;Hypertension.
Some renal diseases can be treated, however when the kidney disease progresses to kidney failure it may ultimately require dialysis or kidney transplantation.Kidney conditions such as infections and stones can often be easily treated.Chronic renal inflammation is however commonly seen kidney disease, and can slowly progress to kidney failure if not properly treated.
When renal parenchymal disease is seen on an ultrasound it means that the kidney has lost part or all of its function.The kidney can be scarred or damaged because of disease making it unable to function properly, therefore resulting in the kidney losing the ability to filter waste products properly.There are several medical conditions that can cause renal scarring.
The kidneys produce hormones, regulate chemicals in the blood and remove waste and excess fluid from the body.Urine produced by the kidneys involves several complex steps.Processing by the kidneys and urine production is a necessary part of providing a stable balance of chemicals within the body.
Renal parenchymal disease is the most common cause of secondary hypertension, accounting for 2.5% to 5.0% of all cases.Hypertension associated with renal parenchymal disease occurs as a complication of a wide variety of glomerular and interstitial renal diseases and may accelerate the decline in renal function if inadequately controlled.
Renal parenchymal hypertension most probably represents the combined interactions of multiple independent mechanisms: potential factors include impaired sodium handling leading to volume expansion, perturbations of the renin-angiotensin system, alterations in endogenous vasodepressor compounds, and possibly increased activity of vasoactive substances.
In patients who have hypertension and a unilateral small kidney, hypertension may have either a vascular (renal artery stenosis) or nonvascular (urologic) cause.Generally, the hypertension can be attributed to the abnormal-sized kidney, and nephrectomy of the shrunken kidney or correction of the stenotic artery will result in the normalization of blood pressure.The abnormal-sized kidney was considered to be due to either agenesis or dysplasia and reflux.Successful anatomic correction of the stenotic artery without surgery on the contralateral small kidney resulted in the normalization of blood pressure.Although the diseased kidney was thought to be the cause of the high blood pressure, these patients were unique in that they had a stenosis of the contralateral renal artery of the fibrodysplasia type, which was predominantly localized in the distal part of the artery and frequently extended into the peripheral branches.
Certain medications such as chemotherapy medications, pesticides and illegal drugs can also cause severe damage the kidneys and kidney tissues.Some of the warning signs for any renal disease are:
Difficulty urinating, or painful urination;Frequent urination;Blood in the urine;Swelling of the face especially around the eyes, or edema in the feet and hands;Back pain just below the ribcage;Hypertension.
Some renal diseases can be treated, however when the kidney disease progresses to kidney failure it may ultimately require dialysis or kidney transplantation.Kidney conditions such as infections and stones can often be easily treated.Chronic renal inflammation is however commonly seen kidney disease, and can slowly progress to kidney failure if not properly treated.
2014年1月24日星期五
Kidneys and Urinary
Our bodies produce several kinds of wastes, including sweat, carbon dioxide
gas, feces (stool), and urine.Urine, which is produced by the kidneys, contains
the byproducts of metabolism — salts, toxins, and water — that end up in the
blood.The kidneys and urinary tract (which includes the kidneys, ureters,
bladder, and urethra) filter and eliminate these waste substances from our
blood.Without the kidneys, waste products and toxins would soon build up in the
blood to dangerous levels.
Average urine production in adult humans is about 1 – 2 L per day, depending on state of hydration, activity level, environmental factors, weight, and the individual's health.Producing too much or too little urine needs medical attention. Polyuria is a condition of excessive production of urine (> 2.5 L/day), oliguria when < 400 mL are produced, and anuria one of < 100 mL per day.
The amount of urine a person produces depends on many factors, such as the amounts of liquid and food a person consumes and the amount of fluid lost through sweat and breathing.Certain medications, medical conditions, and types of food can also affect the amount of urine produced.Children produce less urine than adults; the amount produced depends on their age.
In kids, the more common problems include:
Congenital problems of the urinary tract. As a fetus develops in the womb, any part of the urinary tract can grow to an abnormal size or in an abnormal shape or position.
Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli, the parts of the filtering units (nephrons) of the kidney that contain a network of capillaries (tiny blood vessels).
High blood pressure (or hypertension) can result when the kidneys are impaired by disease.
Kidney (renal) failure can be acute (sudden) or chronic (occurring over time and usually long lasting or permanent).
Nephritis is any inflammation of the kidney.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually caused by intestinal bacteria, such as E.
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which urine abnormally flows backward (or refluxes) from the bladder into the ureters.
Wilms' tumor is the most common kidney cancer occurring in children.
Average urine production in adult humans is about 1 – 2 L per day, depending on state of hydration, activity level, environmental factors, weight, and the individual's health.Producing too much or too little urine needs medical attention. Polyuria is a condition of excessive production of urine (> 2.5 L/day), oliguria when < 400 mL are produced, and anuria one of < 100 mL per day.
The amount of urine a person produces depends on many factors, such as the amounts of liquid and food a person consumes and the amount of fluid lost through sweat and breathing.Certain medications, medical conditions, and types of food can also affect the amount of urine produced.Children produce less urine than adults; the amount produced depends on their age.
In kids, the more common problems include:
Congenital problems of the urinary tract. As a fetus develops in the womb, any part of the urinary tract can grow to an abnormal size or in an abnormal shape or position.
Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli, the parts of the filtering units (nephrons) of the kidney that contain a network of capillaries (tiny blood vessels).
High blood pressure (or hypertension) can result when the kidneys are impaired by disease.
Kidney (renal) failure can be acute (sudden) or chronic (occurring over time and usually long lasting or permanent).
Nephritis is any inflammation of the kidney.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually caused by intestinal bacteria, such as E.
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which urine abnormally flows backward (or refluxes) from the bladder into the ureters.
Wilms' tumor is the most common kidney cancer occurring in children.
2014年1月7日星期二
Simple and Effective Tips To Help You Remain Positive Even With Renal Disease
So your doctor has just told you that you're going to be suffering with
kidney disease for the rest of your life.This is a bomb shell to your whole
existence & you're literally shaking with fear.You're having talks with all
sorts of so called specialists but you really don't know what is happening or
whether your life will ever be the same again.You're wishing it's all a dream
and that you will wake up any moment!
You begin by talking things out with your doctor and other so-called kidney specialists but you feel it doesn't matter what they say because deep down you feel bitter and completely alone.Rather you need to keep a positive mental attitude at all times and keep moving forward.But if you want to remain positive and move toward getting into really amazing health, it's going to be really important that you go from the denial stage to acceptance right away.
At the same time you are not going to want to be one of those people that keeps bouncing around between being happy and sad all the time.No matter how bleak your future may look, it’s going to be extremely important that you remain positive & you keep taking steps towards overcoming kidney disease for good.The worst thing you can do is go from being happy & positive one second, to sad & unhappy the next.This will totally mess you up & make you exhausted both mentally & physically.But the good news is that if you practice the following tips consistently then you will find that keeping a positive mindset is super easy.
Totally Avoid Labeling Yourself in Negative Ways:One of the worst habits that people have is constantly bashing themselves negatively.If something goes wrong they never accept it as the task has failed but instead they say they have failed!
Start To Overcome Your Problems One Step at a Time:You see no great thing was ever achieved all in one go.Rather it was a long process that had taken many steps.Just think about the Pyramids in Egypt or the Great Wall of China… both were built one brick at a time!But trust me if you just remain committed & take it one step at a time then getting results is super easy!
Develop The Habit of Gratitude:Those that are extremely grateful for the things that they have, will go on to do very well because it keeps you away from thinking about what you don't have.The best way to really implement the attitude of gratefulness in your life is to create a ritual that you abide by every single day.A simple example could be to wake up every single day and just appreciate all the things you have in your life that you love.
Your Problems Are Your Biggest Assets:Your problems are your greatest assets and it's the fuel you need to use to push yourself forward in this world.Study the lives of the most successful people in this world and you will find that they all went through some extreme hardships before they eventually went on to achieve their greatest successes!
You really need to start exercising regularly.You have to keep that mind and body connection alive and exercise is an important part of this process.A healthy body is the key to having and developing a healthy mind.
You begin by talking things out with your doctor and other so-called kidney specialists but you feel it doesn't matter what they say because deep down you feel bitter and completely alone.Rather you need to keep a positive mental attitude at all times and keep moving forward.But if you want to remain positive and move toward getting into really amazing health, it's going to be really important that you go from the denial stage to acceptance right away.
At the same time you are not going to want to be one of those people that keeps bouncing around between being happy and sad all the time.No matter how bleak your future may look, it’s going to be extremely important that you remain positive & you keep taking steps towards overcoming kidney disease for good.The worst thing you can do is go from being happy & positive one second, to sad & unhappy the next.This will totally mess you up & make you exhausted both mentally & physically.But the good news is that if you practice the following tips consistently then you will find that keeping a positive mindset is super easy.
Totally Avoid Labeling Yourself in Negative Ways:One of the worst habits that people have is constantly bashing themselves negatively.If something goes wrong they never accept it as the task has failed but instead they say they have failed!
Start To Overcome Your Problems One Step at a Time:You see no great thing was ever achieved all in one go.Rather it was a long process that had taken many steps.Just think about the Pyramids in Egypt or the Great Wall of China… both were built one brick at a time!But trust me if you just remain committed & take it one step at a time then getting results is super easy!
Develop The Habit of Gratitude:Those that are extremely grateful for the things that they have, will go on to do very well because it keeps you away from thinking about what you don't have.The best way to really implement the attitude of gratefulness in your life is to create a ritual that you abide by every single day.A simple example could be to wake up every single day and just appreciate all the things you have in your life that you love.
Your Problems Are Your Biggest Assets:Your problems are your greatest assets and it's the fuel you need to use to push yourself forward in this world.Study the lives of the most successful people in this world and you will find that they all went through some extreme hardships before they eventually went on to achieve their greatest successes!
You really need to start exercising regularly.You have to keep that mind and body connection alive and exercise is an important part of this process.A healthy body is the key to having and developing a healthy mind.
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