Kidney Dialysis There are two types of kidney dialysis: Haemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis Both types carry out the function of the kidney: filtering our blood of metabolic wastes. Kidney dialysis is necessary when someone suffers kidney failure. Failed kidneys cant perform their excretory function‚ but also cant regulate ion concentration‚ PH levels‚ and blood volume. Haemodialysis: (carried out 4 hrs every 2-3 weeks) -patient is connected to dialysis machine by two thing needles inserted
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Background information Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney condition that causes cysts to grow on the kidneys. Commonly referred to as PKD‚ Polycystic kidney disease is present in two different forms‚ autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive. Autosomal dominant is much more common‚ and both variations cause about 5% of kidney failure in the world. There are two types of autosomal dominant PKD depending on the gene mutated. The two are usually defined by the age symptoms are present
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In the past‚ kidney functions and diseases have been known as the most important encumbrance1. In 1960 the first patient began treatment at the University of Washington Hospital.2 A study confirmed that polycystic kidney disease is the main cause of kidney failure.3 patient should know about the causes that lead to kidney failure‚ the stages of it‚ symptoms and risk factors to prevent infection or decrease the effect of this disease in the future. Kidney is the most important members
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I. Kidney Anatomy A. Every day the kidneys filter nearly 200 liters of fluid from the bloodstream‚ allowing toxins‚ metabolic wastes‚ and excess ions to leave the body in urine while returning needed substances to the blood; of this‚ only 1-2 L of urine is actually formed daily B. Location and External Anatomy 1. Kidneys - bean-shaped organs that lie retroperitoneal in the superior lumbar region. 2. The medial surface is concave and has a renal
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Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disease that causes the kidneys to malfunction. The decrease in kidney function is rooted to cystic growths on the kidneys. The definition of cyst is an abnormal sac-like structure that is filled with fluid. Overtime this genetic disease can cause many cysts to appear at one time and can eventually enlarge the kidneys‚ along with deforming them. This deformation can grow into chronic kidney disease and lead to complete kidney failure. A genetic defect‚ or
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs‚ each about the size of a fist‚ located in the upper part of a person’s abdomen‚ toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to form urine. They also regulate amounts of certain vital substances in the body. When cysts form in the kidneys‚ they are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can profoundly enlarge the kidneys while replacing
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SCENARIO OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN INDIA Kidney disease is a hushed killer. Almost 12 per cent of India’s population is expected to be suffering from some form of undetected kidney disease‚ which can cause a total kidney failure that needs dialysis and transplantation. Only 9 per cent of the patients are able to obtain kidney transplant and pay for the treatment. As many people belong to the weaker socio-economic status it is difficult to undergo dialysis which costs around Rs. 1‚500 - Rs 2‚200 per session
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Dialysis and kidney transplantation are treatments for End Stage Kidney Failure. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. As the kidneys lose their ability to function‚ fluid‚ waste products‚ and electrolytes begin to build up in the blood. Dialysis is generally planned when their kidney function is <15 percent of normal. KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION Kidney transplantation is considered the treatment of choice. Quality of life and survival are often better than in people who
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the kidneys. In the body‚ one of the effects of high glucose levels that extra water is pulled in the blood stream‚ which increases blood pressure. High blood pressure affects the nephrons‚ designed to filter water and certain waste products from the blood‚ in the kidneys. In an amount of time‚ the amino acids and proteins are able to escape into the urine through pores which is an indication of kidney dysfunction‚ which later can become a kidney failure. The damages that occur in the kidney are
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Name: Course: Anatomy and Physiology 1 Instructor: Topic: Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease. Adult Polycystic Kidney disease is also known as Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. ADPKD is the most common genetic cause of chronic renal disease. There is currently no cure for this deadly hereditary disease‚ but a comprehensive understanding of the disease by health care providers is of great importance. Referral to a nephrologist and prompt treatment eliminates health valued complications
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