Too much visceral fat—the fat that is stored around the abdomen—can lead to abnormal compression of the kidneys or even a kidney injury that may progress."Abnormal kidney function, which is associated with increased tubular sodium reabsorption, has a key role in initiating obesity-associated hyp...
UTCs contribute to a host of immunological activities, rapidly responding to microbial and viral infections and playing key roles in tumor suppression. Aging and chronic disease both have been shown to adversely affect UTC numbers and function, with increased...
Swelling or being swollen can be a symptom of many different conditions, including sitting for extended periods, eating excessive amounts of salty foods, vascular problems (problems with the veins) in the legs, blood clots, pregnancy, kidney problems, heart failure, liver disease, and others. Sw...
Excessive drinking also inhibits the pituitary secretion of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), which acts on the kidney to reabsorb water. Alcohol acts on the hypothalamus/pituitary to reduce the circulating levels of ADH. When ADH levels drop, the kidneys do not reabsorb as much water; consequently...
The results, published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology revealed no signs of any kidney changes for either group. Critics of the study were quick to point out that a large number of the participants quit before the official end of the program, however and that ne...
Before considering weight cutting as a weekend experiment, it’s essential to approach it with caution. Improper weight cutting can result in dehydration, kidney damage, and severe electrolyte imbalances. It’s a serious undertaking and should only be attempted with expert guidance. ...
(Loss of function applies to paralysis and other normal function, such as sensation or loss of function of the autonomic nervous system, which affects bladder or intestinal function.) Extreme difficulty when standing up from a seated position, balancing while standing or walking, or using the ...
Kidney stones.These are small crystals that form in yourkidneyand can get stuck in tubes leading to yourbladder. The pain can be intense. It’s usually in your back or belly, but it can be in your scrotum or at the tip of yourpenis, too. If the stone is really big, you may need...
However, some drugs may help delay symptoms, slow the progression of the disease, support mental function, regulate behavior, and improve the quality of life. They are: The following medications are used for the treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease: Aricept (donepezil) Exelon (...
Ectopic fatis fat that accumulates in or around specific organs, and body compartments like the neck, the liver, kidney, muscle, and most dangerously around the heart. Fat accumulation around the heart has been found to contribute to heart disease . ...