American Journal of Kidney DiseasesSeo‑Mayer P, Kenney B, McNamara J, Stein J and Moeckel GW: Hematuria and decreased kidney function as initial signs of acute B‑cell lymphoblastic leukemia. Am J Kidney Dis 56: 1001‑1005, 2010....
High blood pressure:Hypertension, which results from the disruption of kidney function, may also occur. High blood pressure is generally defined as a resting blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher in adults,6. In children, what constitutes hypertension depends on the age and size of the child...
Acute pyelonephritis is a common kidney problem in females, especially those between the ages of 15 and 29. The condition is rare among males, although it is more common in men over the age of 65 or men with anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract.2It can, however, affect people of...
Cannabis withdrawal: symptoms may include irritability, insomnia, decreased appetite, and mood swings. What happens to your body day by day when you stop drinking? Day by day, when you stop drinking, your body goes through various stages of adjustment and recovery: Day 1: you may experience ...
Acute kidney injury can occur for any number of reasons but is broadly classified as being either prerenal (caused by decreased blood flow to both kidneys), intrinsic (caused by damage to the kidneys), or postrenal (due most often to a urinary tract obstruction).2 ...
Neutering– results in the loss of sex hormones and that slows the pet’s metabolism and makes him eat more than usual. The food intake should be monitored and decreased. Certain medications –can contribute to your dog being overweight. For example, Phenobarbital and Glucocorticoids can stimulate...
Sometimes the cause of low potassium is unclear. Your doctor may perform certain tests to rule out other conditions such as renal tubular acidosis,Cushing syndrome, and hypocalcemia: If an electrolyte imbalance is suspected, blood tests will be ordered check potassium levels, kidney function (BUN ...
Decreased liver function can cause an increased risk of bleeding in the body. Protein synthesis or manufacture: Proteins made in the liver are the building blocks for body function. Lack of protein affects many bodily functions. Portal hypertension: Because the liver has such a great blood supply...
The prevalence of depression and the association between depression and kidney function and health-related quality of life in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease: a multicenter cross-sectional study. Clin Interv Aging. 2019;14:905-913. doi:10.2147/CIA.S203186PubMedGoogle ScholarCross...
If the injury occurs in the area of the back or flank, where the kidney is located, retroperitoneal bleeding may occur. The same mechanism causes bleeding due to crush injuries. For example, when a weight falls on a foot, the weight doesn't give, nor does the ground. The force needs ...