Kidneys.Sarcoidosis can change the way your body handles calcium, potentially leading to kidney stones and poor kidney function. Heart.If you have granulomas in your heart, you can have problems with heart rhythm, blood flow, and normal heart functioning. Nervous system.When sarcoidosis affects th...
Kidney stones Genetic diseases Vomiting Long-term laxative use Digestive obstructions Magnesium deficiency, which can increase potassium deficiency Managing Hypokalemia Consumption of potassium is the easiest way to manage potassium deficiency. Low-sodium salts often contain potassium chloride as a substitute...
Beans and other legumes:These are a great source of protein for vegans. They are also high in fiber and low in fat. Some good options include black beans, lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas. Nuts and seeds:Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein for vegans. They are also a goo...
With the growing consumer interest in vitamin D – and the articles and books extolling the benefits – there’s actually been an increase invitamin D toxicity. Some of the cases are due to errors, yet much of the blame is due to the widespread availability of high-dose, over-the-counter...
This research was also supported by grant 5 K23 DK071565, a Patient-Oriented Mentored Scientist Award through the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (Dr Golden) and by grant RO1 HL076831 (Dr Diez Roux, principal investigator). Role of the Sponsor: The National ...
Decreased urination (due to poor kidney perfusion or dehydration) Some patients who have sepsis develop a rash on their skin. The rash may be a reddish discoloration or small dark red dots seen throughout the body. Those with sepsis may also develop pain in the joints of the wrists, elbows...
poor coat quality lack of appetite breathing problems excessive gas eye and/or nose discharge vomiting diarrhea head shaking Dog allergies are treatable. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment for your dog. And be sure to check out th...
Kidney failure.Damage to your kidneys can make them lose their ability to filter. This can cause fluid, waste, and electrolytes to build up in your body. This can be life-threatening and often happens along with shock if you have cholera. ...
Shock Wave Lithotripsy is the use of ultrasound wave in a special setting to fragment the stones to make it easier for the patient to pass them. It is very much like what is used in treating kidney stones too. Only a few centers offer this form of treatment in the United Kingdom. ...
The bladder is a muscular spherical organ which is mainly responsible for storing the urine before expelling it out of the body. Once the bladder becomes full from the urine coming in from the ureter connecting it with the kidney, the bladder muscles contract and expel the c...