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Kidney Infection: Pyelonephritis

Sep 7th, 2009
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Pyelonephritis, Pyelitis, and Urosepsis refers to infection in the pelvis of the kidney. Sepsis is the natural inflammatory response to an infection.  The symptoms of this very painful condition includes pain while urinating called dysuria , pain in the abdominal region  and the bladder area along with the region around the affected kidney becomes tender. Systemic symptoms like fever, headache, violent shivering, vomiting and in extreme cases delirium may occur.

Diagnosis of this disease is fairly easy and can be confirmed on conducting a diagnostic test. Patients who show typical symptoms take a urine dip stick test. Presence of nitrite and white blood cells can definitely confirm pyelonephritis. This is sufficient enough for starting treatment. Diagnosis with the aid of urine culture can confirm the disease. If there is a lack of symptoms then one has to go in for blood culture test.  If the signs include large amount of blood in urine and colicky pain it could be signs of kidney stone.

In such cases X-Rays of the kidney and the urinary bladder must be taken to assess the disease. X-ray can reveal kidney stones as it is radio-opaque. If the disease occurs again and again then it could be a case of flowing back of the urine from the bladder. It could be also a case of polycystic kidney disease. Such situations might require the need for taking ultrasound scan of the kidneys or cystourethrography. Infection of the area could also be a result of cancer and should not be taken lightly. Biopsy might be required to determine if it is due to cancer or not.

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Cranberry Juice and Kidney Infection

Sep 7th, 2009
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Cranberry Juice and Kidney Infection Cranberry juice is known to have excellent medicinal proper medical benefits. It contains phytochemicals which is known to have excellent medicinal properties. Urinary tract infections caused by the E.Coli bacteria are reduced in the urinary tract which prevents the spread of the disease further up in to the kidney. This is possible by altering the molecular structure of the fimbriae of the E.Coli that cause infections. The amount of intake of cranberry juice should be limited  as excess juice can cause kidney malfunction.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Sep 7th, 2009
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Polycystic Kidney disease.

Polycystic kidney disease  is a genetic disorder of the kidney , the feature of this disease is the formation of multiple cysts found in both the kidneys.  Major discomforts associated with other urinary infections  also forms part of PKD.  The sensitivity of renal ultrasonography for the detection of ADPKD is 100% for subjects 30 years or older with a positive family history. Diagnostic criteria require two or more cysts in one kidney and at least one cyst in the contralateral kidney in young subjects, but four or more in subjects older than 60 years because of the increased frequency of benign simple cysts. Most often, the diagnosis is made from a positive family history and imaging studies showing large kidneys with multiple bilateral cysts and possibly liver cysts. Before the age of 30 years, CT scan or T2-weighted MRI is more sensitive for detecting presymptomatic disease because the sensitivity of ultrasound falls to 95% for ADPKD type 1 and <70% for ADPKD type 2.Genetic counseling is essential for those being screened. It is recommended that screening for asymptomatic intracranial aneurysms should be restricted to patients with a personal or family history of [[intracranial hemorrhage. Intervention should be limited to aneurysms larger than 10 mm. Someone with this disease has a 5% chance of getting brain aneurysms.

Treatment

At present, treatment is largely supportive, as there is no single therapy that has been shown to prevent the decline in kidney function. Hypertension control with a target blood pressure of 130/85 or less is recommended.Lower levels have been reported to slow the rate of loss of kidney function. A multidrug approach that includes agents to inhibit the renin-angiotensin system is frequently required. There is no compelling evidence to recommend a low-protein diet, especially in patients with advanced kidney dysfunction where optimizing nutritional status is important. Lipid-soluble antimicrobials, such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and quinolone antibiotics that have good tissue permeation, are the preferred therapy for infected kidney cysts. Pain management occasionally requires cyst drainage by percutaneous aspiration, sclerotherapy with alcohol or, rarely, surgical drainage. Patients with ADPKD appear to have a survival advantage on either peritoneal or hemodialysis compared to patients with other causes of ESRD. Those undergoing kidney transplantation may require bilateral nephrectomy if the kidneys are massively enlarged or have been the site of infected cysts. Posttransplantation survival rates are similar to those of patients with other causes of kidney failure, but pat

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Horshoe Kidney

Sep 7th, 2009
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Horse shoe kidney is a condition which occurs while a foetus and is also known as renal fusion . In this condition  both the kidneys fuse together to form a horse shoe shape.  There are two groups of kidney fusion one is  horse shoe kidney and the other is crossed fussed ectopia. Persons suffering from this disease may suffer from nausea ,abdominal discomfort,kidney stones and other  infections. This condition can lead to kidney obstruction which may block the ureter and causes the dilation of kidneys.  Other conditions include infection of kidneys, kidney stones ,kidney cancer, etc. People with turners syndrome is found to have horseshoe kidneys and the rate is as high as 15% in females. Only the symptoms of this disease can be treated not the disease itself. It is also associated with trisomy 18.

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Symptoms of kidney Stones

Sep 7th, 2009
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1.Colicky pain: “this pain is from loin to groin and is describes as one of the most excruciating pain.

Hematuria: Blood in the urea due to the breakage of the urinary tract..

Pyuria: Pus or formation of white blood cells in the urine this occure after hematuria.

Dysuria: Burmnin sensation while urinating as the urine hits the ruptured urianlry wall. This is most seen in urinary infection.

OliguriaWhen urine flow is regulated and very much less in volume due the blaockgfe by kidney stones this a veruy painful condition and muscle spasms occur..

Abdominal distension.

Nausea/vomiting: vomiting occurs and also nausea that is the urge to vomit everytime..

Fever and chills due to non ability ot urine

Hydronephrosis[19]

Postrenal azotemia: Kidney stone blocking the ureter.

Frequency in micturation: Defined as an increase in number of voids per day (>than 5 times), but not polyuria, an increase of total urine output per day (2500 ml).

Loss of appetite

Loss of weight

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Kidney stone infection

Jul 18th, 2009
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Hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract is kidney stone. They cause blood in the urine and severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones usually form when there is a decrease in urine volume and excess of stone-forming substances in the urine. They are also referred as renal calculi. One in every 20 people develops a kidney stone at some point in their life. The condition of having kidney stones is termed nephrolithiasis. Having stones at any location in the urinary tract is referred to as urolithiasis. The most common type of kidney stone contains calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. Other chemical compounds that can form stones in the urinary tract include uric acid and the amino acid cystine.

Stones can also be formed due to the obstruction in urine flow. Kidney stones can also result from infection in the urinary tract; these are known as struvite or infection stones. Kidney stones begin at the age of 40s and continue to develop until 70s. People who have already had more than one kidney stone are prone to develop more stones. A family history of kidney stones is also a risk factor for developing kidney stones. Dehydration from reduced fluid intake or strenuous exercise without adequate fluid replacement increases the risk of kidney stones. Other conditions associated with an increased risk of kidney stones include hyperparathyroidism, kidney diseases such as renal tubular acidosis, and some inherited metabolic conditions including cystinuria and hyperoxaluria. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) are also associated with an increased risk of developing kidney stones.People with inflammatory bowel disease or who have had an intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery are also more likely to develop kidney stones. Some medications also raise the risk of kidney stones. These medications include some diuretics, calcium-containing antacids, and the protease inhibitor indinavir (Crixivan), a drug used to treat HIV infection.

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Cancer of the Bladder

Jul 18th, 2009
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Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder, also refers to several types of malignant growths of urinary bladder. Bladder cancer can be transitiona cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder), squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). As a result of chronic irritation and inflammation, the cells forming squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder. Abnormal cells continue to multiple without any control in the bladder.

Bladder cancer causes blood in the urine which may be visible to the naked eye or detectable by microscope. Other possible symptoms include pain during urination, frequent urination (Polyuria) or feeling the need to urinate without results, pain when you urinate and low back pain. Major risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking. Exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace is another. People with a family history of bladder cancer or who are older, white or male have a higher risk. Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and biologic therapy.

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Kidney Infection Men

Jul 18th, 2009
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In men, kidney infections are mainly caused by bacteria entering through urethra and traveling up through the ureters, bladder and into the kidneys and the body’s response to the bacteria may include a high fever and night sweats.. Kidney infection decreases the ability of the body to process and filter waste. It can cause severe kidney damage if left untreated. Usually, kidney infection in men starts with urinary problems a frequent need to urinate that is persistent even after urination, especially at night and if left untreated may spread to other parts of the body. Pain in the groin, buttocks and back may result from kidney infections that spread to the bladder and ureters in men.

Pain or a burning sensation during or just following urination is a common symptom of kidney infections in men. Inflammation and pressure from swelling and fluid build up in and around the kidney can cause abdominal pain and distension. Blood (hematuria) or pus from infections in the kidneys may pass into the urine, which is a symptom of a severe kidney infectionYour browser may not support display of this image. and requires prompt treatment. Severe kidney infections that are left untreated may cause nausea and vomiting and result in fatigue and dehydration. Several men suffer from kidney infections due to enlarged prostate or urinary tract abnormalities. You should consult a doctor as soon as you experience the pain associated with the disease.

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Kidney Infection Pregnancy

Jul 18th, 2009
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Untreated bladder infections results in kidney infections. Bacteria continue to travel up the urinary tract, until it reaches the kidneys when bladder infection is left untreated. Untreated kidney infection can lead to kidney failure and even death. Kidney infections develop into a very serious condition for pregnant women.

The main symptoms include fever, pain in abdomen, pain in the back, under the ribs and chills. Kidney infections mainly occur due to E coli and group B strep, also it can be caused by certain sexually transmitted disease which results in chlamydia Your browser may not support display of this image.

  1. and gonorrhea.  Most women, during early pregnancy stage are tested for these STDs, but they can be contracted during pregnancy as well. Pregnancy can make women more prone to kidney infections, baby being at risk. Kidney infection pain occurs around the waist area. They are often short bursts of pain that can make you to stop in your tracks. Extreme exhaustion associated with a kidney infection will have a random onset, will be severe enough to keep you from functioning properly and often is accompanied by a fever.

Untreated bladder infections results in kidney infections. Bacteria continue to travel up the urinary tract, until it reaches the kidneys when bladder infection is left untreated. Untreated kidney infection can lead to kidney failure and even death. Kidney infections develop into a very serious condition for pregnant women.

The main symptoms include fever, pain in abdomen, pain in the back, under the ribs and chills. Kidney infections mainly occur due to E coli and group B strep, also it can be caused by certain sexually transmitted disease which results in chlamydia Your browser may not support display of this image.

  1. and gonorrhea.  Most women, during early pregnancy stage are tested for these STDs, but they can be contracted during pregnancy as well. Pregnancy can make women more prone to kidney infections, baby being at risk. Kidney infection pain occurs around the waist area. They are often short bursts of pain that can make you to stop in your tracks. Extreme exhaustion associated with a kidney infection will have a random onset, will be severe enough to keep you from functioning properly and often is accompanied by a fever.

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Urinary Tract Infection Diet

Jul 7th, 2009
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Urinary tract infection is basically caused by pathogenic bacteria. It can lead to very painful conditions like burning sensation in urine,formation of pus in urine,prescence of blood in urine called hematuria ,nephritis which is kidney infection, pyelonephritis ,kidney stones,renal failure enlargement of the bladder and other health impairments.Consuming  plenty of water, eating fruits, preventing dehydration by not spending too much time in sun , and drinking water and juices on a very regular basis

The diet should consist of different type of juices. Change in life style is also best practised for preventing the disease this includes keeping the private parts clean regular change of undergarments and proper and safe sexual practises . Changing of sexual partners can also cause an increase in conteacting urinary infection. Supressing the urge to urinate can also lead to tjhe increase in this disease. It is always best suited to urinate whener thewre is an urge to do so. A diet low in protein nitrogen and sodium . Less consumption of food rich in oxalates lie tomatoes,chocolate,spinach and nuts. Les intake of vitamin c,avoidance of cola beverages eti helps in preventing this disesase. orange, blackcurrant, and cranberry, juices are found to be good in the preetnion of stones which in turmn may help avoid infections of the urinary tract.

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