Another common warning signal is changes in urinary function such as an odd or unfamiliar odor, paler or darker appearance, and reduced or increased frequency. Urine may suddenly become foamy or it may become painful to urinate. If you experience any of these symptoms or discover blood in your...
A severe decrease in kidney function can lead to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood. This can cause people to feel tired, weak and can make it difficult to focus. That’s because your kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin or EPO, that stimulates the production of red ...
Reduced kidney function and protein in the urine place a person at risk for kidney injury, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of theJournal of the American Society of Nephrology(JASN). The results suggest that improved recognition of these warning signs could help reduce preventa...
Cirrhosis is the end complication of manyliverdiseases and is characterized by abnormal structure and function of the liver. The diseases that lead to cirrhosis do so because they injure and kill liver cells. The subsequent inflammation and repair that is associated with the dying liver cells cause...
but is instead the result of normal ageing. Most cases are mild or moderate, not severe.However, if an older person shows symptoms of a kidney problem they should see a doctor to have their kidney function assessed. For more information on the signs of age-related chronic kidney disease, ...
Electrolytes, BUN, and creatinine to assess kidney function, and ammonia blood level assessment is helpful in patients with mental confusion to determine whether liver failure is a potential cause. CT scan MRI Ultrasound (sound wave imaging) is especially helpful in assessing the gallbladder and bil...
Fluid retention may occur in various heart diseases as the blood return to the heart is impaired and congestion in the blood vessels causes fluid to leak out into tissue spaces and cavities. It is further compounded by reduced blood flow to the kidney which reduces kidney function and lead to...
Dehydration refers to a state of reduced total body water (TBW) volume below the normal level due to mainly intracellular fluid loss without a proportional reduction in cellular electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. Physiologically, dehydration simu
Reduced filtration in the kidneys, specifically the glomeruli A kidney biopsy (tissue sample from the kidney) may be performed to investigate the cause of the nephritic syndrome. Urinalysis, blood tests and diagnostic procedures Because nephritic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms rather than a disea...
As your body rids itself of harmful substances and toxins, you’ll experience positive physical and psychological changes. Here are some key signs that detox is working: Physical signs: Increased energy levels Better digestion with reduced bloating, gas, and constipation Clearer skin and fewer ...