What Happens to the Kidney after Early Failure of a Simultaneous Pancreas Graft: 763An abstract is unavailable.doi:10.1097/00007890-201211271-00059Gruessner, A. C.Sutherland, D. E.Gruessner, R. W.Transplantation
So, what happens when organs stop functioning properly and is there any way to prevent the worst? While many people know certain ailments are deadly, what actually happens to the body during a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure? These are questions that millions are forced t...
What happens when a living kidney donor needs a transplant? by Zhai Yun Tan, Kaiser Health News Becoming a living kidney donor can be a heroic act, but it has its downsides: increased risks of health complications and occasionally, diseases that may create the need for the donor to have a...
Kidney failure often happens slowly and ultimately results in waste and excess fluid building up in your body. This can make you extremely sick. Other symptoms of kidney failure include: Tiredness Trouble sleeping Weakness Itching Poor appetite Weight loss Muscle cramps Swollenfeetor ankles Low red ...
Which conditions are characterized by the presence of kidney stones (renal calculi)? Describe what happens during renal secretion. What is the name of the tube through which urine exits the kidney? What does calcitriol cause to happen when released by the ki...
What is a stroke?A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is stopped. This can cause serious brain damage from a lack of oxygen. A stroke caused by a blood clot is called an ischemic stroke. A stroke caused by a burst or torn blood vessel is called an intracerebral ...
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. Syphilis is spread through direct contact with the sores of an infected person. This usually happens through sexual activity, especially unprotected sex. It can also spread through sharing needles or contact with the blood of ...
Red kidney beans contain the toxicphytohaemagglutininin a very high concentration. Eating them raw or undercooked will lead to severe side effects 1 to 3 hours later, including vomiting and nausea. That poisoning will happen in anyone. Abdominal pain and diarrhea can result, too. ...
An inguinal hernia happens when organs or abdominal tissue push through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The abdominal wall is made of fat and muscle. It holds the intestines in place. The hernia may contain fluid, tissue from the abdomen, or part of an organ (such as an intestine)....
An adrenal crisis happens when your cortisol and aldosterone levels suddenly drop. This may lead to low blood pressure, dehydration, and low blood sugar. An adrenal crisis is life-threatening and needs immediate treatment in a hospital. You will be given steroids and glucose (sugar). You may ...