"Sometimes you can either stop or reverse some of the initial damage that happens withchronic kidney disease. The longer that the process goes on, the more severe it is, the less likely it is to be able to get back to healthy kidneys. And that's when we have to think about things to...
AKI is a sudden episode of kidney failure or damage. It has a rapid onset over the course of a few hours or days and results in the build-up of waste products in the blood. It also makes it difficult for the kidneys to regulate the level of fluid in the body.What are the signs ...
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It’s rare, but you can drink too much water. When you do, your kidneys can’t get rid of the extra fluid fast enough. This drops the sodium in your blood to unhealthy levels -- a condition called hyponatremia. It can causenausea, weakness and fatigue,headache, or, in severe cases,...
Eating too much protein Protein is integral to a healthy diet, but only in small, healthy quantities. Many of us consume large portions of meat for our protein, which forces acid into the bloodstream and may cause acidosis, where the kidneys cannot process acid efficiently enough. It is impor...
You see, everyone’s kidneys have a limit to how much water they can handle. Break that limit, and the excess water will back up into your bloodstream, where it dilutes the salt, or sodium, in your blood. Once your blood dips below 0...
Depending on the circumstances, a vet may recommend activated charcoal to reduce the absorption of toxins. Some dogs will need blood tests to see if the grapes have affected their kidneys and they may need fluid therapy. Other medications will be required depending on the clinical signs shown. ...
If ingested — and the seed coating is broken — rosary pea seeds cause severe nausea and vomiting, which eventually leads to dehydration, and ends with the kidneys, liver and spleen shutting down. Death usually follows within three to four days. Using Deadly Plants as Medicine It seems ...
Although humans love rhubarb pies, the sweet treat can cause kidney failure in dogs due to an antinutrient called oxalic acid. The substancecreates crystals in the urinary tractand can cause the kidneys to shut down. Signs of rhubarb poisoning can include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors,...
Too much water harms health But you can also overdo it when drinking.If you absorb significantly more fluid in a short time than the body needs, in extreme cases there will be “water poisoning”. The kidneys do not manage to dispose of the large amount of fluid. Extreme blood thinning ...