81. Polycystic Kidney Disease - Nephrologychannel Cystic kidney disease describes several conditions in which fluidfilled cysts form in the kidneys. PKD, which causes kidney cysts http://www.nephrologychannel.com/polycystic/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement advertisement POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE Overview Types Causes Diagnosis ... Treatment CONDITIONS Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Anemia Chronic Renal Failure Diabetic Nephropathy Hematuria ... Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) Polycystic Kidney Disease Microalbuminuria Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS) Renal Vascular Hypertension (RVH) TREATMENT OPTIONS Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Transplant RELATED CONDITIONS Electrolyte Imbalance Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) RESOURCES Anatomy Links Clinical Trials Videos ... What Is a Nephrologist? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonial Bibliography Overview Cystic kidney disease describes several conditions in which fluid-filled cysts form in the kidneys. Cysts generally develop in weak segments of the tubules that carry urine from the glomeruli. The cyst's growth displaces healthy kidney tissue. The kidneys expand to accommodate the cyst, which can weigh as much as 20 pounds. Three factors determine cyst classification: its cause (acquired, inherited), its features (complicated, simple, multiple, single), and its location (outer [cortical] or inner [medullary] kidney tissue).

82. Kidney Disease, And Diabetes Facts And Information - Complications kidney disease facts and information, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for kidney disease, and the link between kidney disease and diabetes. kidney disease. http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/kidney-disease.jsp

83. VoyForums: Polycystic Kidney Disease Message Board Provides a forum for exchanges between individuals who suffer from polycystic kidney disease. http://www.voy.com/122978/

Contribute: Reserve your VoyUser name No-ads: Completely remove ads from your forum Owner Login VoyForums Homepage Create a New Forum VoyForums News Help Desk VoyForums Exchange FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Directory/Categories Search VoyForums VoyUser Login VoyUser Login optional Contact Forum Admin Post a new message Check update time Archives: Polycystic Kidney Disease Message Board This message board is for people with Polycystic Kidney Disease to share information, talk about their problem and give support to one another. Feel free to post whatever you'd like to talk about. NOTICE: Please don't try to sell your kidney on this message board. I disagree with it besides also living in the U.S. where it's illegal so I will take it down. PKD Information Page Subject: Deroofing and Draining Author: Linda Edit Date Posted: 11:19:57 06/02/04 Wed Please help me in making some decisions regarding deroofing, aspiration and drainage of cysts. Mine are very large (my neph estimates that kidneys and liver are appproximately 30 lbs)and cause constant discomfort and pain. He advises against any procedures to reduce their size and is vehemently opposed to liver resection. Will any of you out there who have had procedures please share your stories with me?

84. Kidney Disease And Diabetes - About Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney failure in the US Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetic kidney disease here. http://diabetes.about.com/cs/kidneydisease/

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85. Kidneywise - Support For Patients With Kidney Disease A community site for patients with kidney disease or kidney failure. Answers basics kidney function questions and covers kidney treatment and care. http://www.kidneywise.com/

Kidneywise is for kidney patients, their families and carers and is here to provide you with support through life's ups and downs Questions about your kidneys? You will find a complete guide to the kidneys in the Kidney Basics section. We cover where they are, what they do and what can go wrong... Start your tour here This section looks at what happens when kidneys fail and what can be done to make your life comfortable... Visit our treatment guide What's happening and what's on? Regularly updated worldwide and local news, charity meetings and social events... Find an event near you First time visitor Start here! A complete guide to support organisations, travel companies, places to visit and places to eat. Tips, help and advice on benefits, travel, diet and your opportunity to meet others in Chatwise, the kidneywise discussion forum. Kidney Basics About Kidneywise Kidneywise Community News and Events ... Editorial Board This page was last updated on 6 December 2001 Kidneywise.com Online Community

86. NKDEP Home The National kidney disease Education Program (NKDEP) is an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/

The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) is an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. NKDEP seeks to reduce morbidity and mortality from kidney disease by raising awareness about the seriousness of kidney disease, the importance of testing people at risk, and the availability of treatment options to prevent or slow kidney failure. Learn more about NKDEP Health Professionals GFR Calculators for Adults and Children Steps to Routine Laboratory Reporting of GFR Estimates Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States - Presentation Slides "Help Your Family Prevent Kidney Failure" - Materials for Dialysis and Transplant Patients Nephrology Consult Letter Template Patients and Families "Help Your Family Prevent Kidney Failure" Brochure "Learn the Risks" Brochure ... Survey of Blacks Being Unaware of Kidney Failure Risks Press Release- March 2004 Other Resources National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Kidney Disease Organizations Order Publications Last Updated:March 15, 2004

87. KFOC - Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic cysts . Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a disease which causes cysts to form in the kidneys. http://www.kidney.ca/english/publications/brochures/polycystic/polycystic.htm

Profile Programs Volunteering Offices ... Main Page Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic means "many fluid-filled sacs" or "cysts". Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a disease which causes cysts to form in the kidneys. Your kidneys are the master chemists of your body. Normally, you have two kidneys, one on either side of your spine under the lower ribs. They are pink in colour and shaped like kidney beans. Each kidney is about the size of your clenched fist. Polycystic kidneys become very large, have a bumpy surface and contain many cysts. Pressure from the expanding cysts slowly damages the normal kidney tissue, eventually causing kidney failure. PKD seems to strike people all over the world regardless of race, sex, religion or social class. In Canada, about 27,000 people suffer from the illness. PKD is an inherited disease. This means that it is passed from parents to children. Every person has 23 different pairs of chromosomes, one set coming from each parent. The chromosomes are messengers which carry information in the form of genes. If you inherit the gene for PKD then you will either have the disease or you will be a silent carrier (where you don't have the disease but you may pass on the gene). This will depend on the type of PKD gene passed on to you.

88. KFOC - Dieabetes Kidney Disease Diabetes kidney disease. Diabetes is it. There are usually no specific symptoms of kidney disease until the damage is severe. However http://www.kidney.ca/english/publications/brochures/diabetes/diabetes.htm

Profile Programs Volunteering Offices ... Main Page Diabetes is a disease that is caused by the lack of insulin in the body or the body's inability to properly use normal amounts of insulin. The body converts the food we eat into sugar (glucose). The body needs this sugar, in the form of energy, to perform its functions. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. If the body lacks insulin or does not use the insulin properly, then this imbalance results in high blood sugar. Eventually many unhealthy changes can occur in different body organs, including the kidneys. The kidneys are the master chemists of the body. Normally, there are two of them, one on either side of the spine under the lower ribs. They are reddish brown in colour and shaped like kidney beans. Each kidney is about the size of your clenched fist. LOCATION OF KIDNEYS Healthy kidneys do three essential things. They remove wastes from the blood via the urine and return the cleaned blood back to the body. They regulate the levels of water and different minerals needed by the body for good health. They produce hormones that control other body functions. Many other organs depend on the kidneys in order to work properly.

89. EdREN - Website Of The Renal Unit, Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh Providing information on kidney diseases and on dialysis and transplantation, for patients and medical staff; inhospital renal protocols; education and history resources; and information about kidney research in Edinburgh, UK. http://www.edren.org

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Renal Unit EdREN home Renal Unit Transplant Unit Research ... Handbook Edinburgh castle seen from Princes Street - from the guide to the city on EdWeb More information on Scotland WELCOME to EdREN , the website of the Renal Unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, at www.edren.org Follow the links on the menu bar above to find information, or SEARCH for what you want. SEARCH this site EdRenINFO is a source of information about kidney diseases for patients and non-specialist doctors and the most commonly read area of our site. Some other highlights are mentioned below: SEARCH this site from Google GP info referral and management guidelines EPO-associated PRCA info Renal Unit unit info and NEWS Links as published History of dialysis and transplantation Transplant Unit what and where Handbook for hospital doctors and staff Local history - RRT in Edinburgh News is always NEW ish Website report 2003 How and why - about this website This site is evolving. Text in

90. Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic kidney disease. Australian Kidney Foundation; National Kidney Research Fund, United Kingdom; Other kidney disease organizations; http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/polycyst.html

Polycystic Kidney Disease PKD Foundation (Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation) Phone: 1-800-PKD-CURE (800.753.2873) or 816.931.2600 Fax: 816.931.8655 E-mail: pkdcure@pkdcure.org Web site: www.pkdcure.org/home.htm National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016 Phone: 800.622.9010 Web site: www.kidney.org/ Also See: National organizations - information on genetic conditions or birth defects Creating a Healthy Menu , Computer Program for Kidney Patients and Others Kidney Foundation of Canada Kidney Transplant/Dialysis Association, Inc. Australian Kidney Foundation National Kidney Research Fund , United Kingdom Other kidney disease organizations Polycystic Kidney Disease information National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIDDK) Renal Family Cookbook World Kidney Fund for families in developing countries International Nephrology: Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology Brazilian Society of Nephrology International Society of Nephrology (ISN) International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) ... Renal Association (United Kingdom), for families developing countries, who have little or no access to healthcare facilities

91. HomeVet© Natural Pet Care Jeff Feinman, VMD, holistic health care practitoner for dogs and cats in Connecticut. Information about homeopathy, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, herbs, kidney disease, heart disease, urinary tract disease, dental disease, obesity and arthritis. http://www.homevet.com

"Helping our beloved pets live longer and happier lives, naturally" - Jeff Feinman,VMD About Dr. Jeff and Natural Pet Care Pet Care and Medical Information Center: Reports on Choosing, Training and Caring for Healthy and Ill Pets HomeVet Bookstore: The Best of Current and Classic Pet Care Books, Selected by Dr. Jeff Pet Prose: Share Stories About Your Pet ... HomeVet Pet Talk Message Board Search Form for Site Search by Keywords Dr. Jeff's Favorite Nutritional Supplements Dr. Jeff Uses AOL Instant Messenger . Get Live Consultations When Available; Look for drjeffVMD Please note: The information provided here is meant to supplement that provided by your veterinarian. Nothing can replace a complete history and physical examination performed by your veterinarian. - Dr. Jeff I greatly value your feedback. Please let me know what you think of this site and what you would like to see on it. drjeff@homevet.com HomeVet's users produce Pet Prose , a collection of essays, poetry and articles about their pets. I'd love to receive your submission. Write it, and then select, cut and paste the text into the body of an e-mail message to drjeff@homevet.com

92. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Describes symptoms, organs affected, treatment and diagnosis. http://familydoctor.org/142.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) What is polycystic kidney disease? How will PKD affect me? What other organs can be hurt by PKD? What are the symptoms of PKD? ... Can PKD be diagnosed in unborn babies? Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Printer-friendly version Email this article What is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Sacs of fluid (called cysts) grow in the kidneys. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys become damaged. The cysts may also cause pain or may get infected. PKD is the most common inherited disease in the United States. Children of parents with PKD have a 50% chance of getting the disease. Return to top How will PKD affect me? Most people with PKD can lead a normal life. In many people, the disease is mild and causes only minor problems. PKD is more severe in some patients and can cause kidney failure. About 60% of patients develop high blood pressure, which can be treated with blood pressure medicine. About 50% of patients with PKD have kidney failure by age 60. Dialysis (blood filtering) and kidney transplants are both effective treatments for kidney failure. PKD is generally worse in men, blacks and patients with sickle cell disease. There is also a childhood form of PKD which is usually more severe than the type that occurs in adults. Return to top What other organs can be hurt by PKD?

93. National Kidney Foundation, Singapore A nonprofit organisation for Singaporeans who suffer from kidney failure. Provides medical care and patient support for kidney patients, and increases public awareness and understanding of kidney disease. http://www.nkfs.org/

94. Important Facts About Kidney Disease http://www.akfinc.org/KidneyFacts/KidneyFacts.htm

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95. Polycystic Kidney Disease National Center for Biotechnology Information a division of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health gives a description of this disease. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd.

96. Kidney Disease In Dalmatians kidney disease is any destructive process within the kidney. The urine, however, holds the key to revealing lowgrade, chronic kidney disease. http://www.thedca.org/kd-working.html

The Dalmatian Club of America Kidney Disorders in Dalmatians Urinary System: The Kidneys - Basics Dalmatian Club of America This page by Former Director James E. Seltzer, Ph.D. This site is intended to be informative only. If your dog is suffering from a health problem, diagnosis and treatment should be based upon consultation with your veterinarian. Organization of the Urinary System When Things go Wrong Kidney disease is any destructive process within the kidney. Kidney disease is not limited to any particular age or breed, but is one of the most common medical problems of older dogs and is a leading cause of death. Depending on the study, kidney failure is the second or the third leading cause of death in dogs after heart disease and/or cancer. Furthermore, autopsies done on older dogs reveal abnormalities in as many as 85% of all kidneys examined in dogs over the age of five. Kidney disease may have many different causes, including inherited defects, infections and toxic substances. Frequently, the cause cannot be determined, but with careful examination and testing, the severity of the disease can be evaluated and a treatment protocol can be established. The kidneys have great reserve capacity, but if kidney disease destroys the kidney's ability to perform properly, waste materials accumulate in the blood and signs of actual kidney failure are likely to appear. Signs associated with kidney failure are:

97. Pakistan Kidney Patients Association Information on membership, its low cost or free medical assistance to kidney patients and promoting awareness of kidney diseases in public. http://www.kidneypatients.org/

98. Kidney Disease kidney disease, being one of the most serious complications of diabetes. kidney disease Prevention. kidney disease Stages and Reversal. http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_complications/diabetes_kidney_information.ph

Forums Contest Site Map Info Store Related Products The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications Using Insulin Newsletter Get diabetes information by email! Archives Forum Visit our Diabetes Forums to discuss your concerns about diabetes. Complications Medications Alternative Therapy Eyes Feet ... Heart Kidneys Nerves Clinical Trials Kidney Disease: Prevention Kidney Disease Stages and Reversal From STOP the Rollercoaster The human kidney is part of the body's efficient waste disposal system. A healthy kidney cleans the blood by filtering out waste products which are then routed to the urine. Over time, high blood sugars can damage the cells and tiny blood vessels that perform this cleansing. The result is a damaged kidney that routes waste back into the body and releases excess amounts of protein into the urine. Symptoms of kidney failure are fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting. About 30 to 40 percent of people with Type I diabetes, and 20 to 30 percent of those with Type 2 diabetes, will develop moderate to advanced kidney disease. However, since the damage occurs slowly over time, when action is taken early there is time to prevent the worst of it. Prevention In the DCCT, the intensive control group (the group that successfully controlled their blood sugars) experienced up to 54 percent less kidney disease compared to the moderate control group (which had less control). So, once again, the best way to prevent kidney disease is to keep blood sugars as normal as possible. Remember that this reduction in kidney damage is just due to improved blood sugar control in those with early kidney disease. Other protective measures that are more powerful with later kidney disease are discussed in Chapter 30.

99. Kidney Disease kidney disease is the most devastating complication of diabetes. This kidney disease Stages and Reversal. kidney disease Prevention. From http://www.diabetesnet.com/kidney.html

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100. Health Screening Registry: Health Screening & Cancer Prevention Disease prevention site aimed at preventing advanced malignancies(breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer), complications of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (heart disease, kidney disease and stroke) and immunizable infectious disease (pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza and tetanus). http://www.healthscreeningregistry.com

The Health Screening Registry The first comprehensive screening program in the Philippines Lay Information Services Register Tools ... The Author T he Health Screening Registry is a comprehensive health screening and cancer prevention program focused on preventing advanced breast cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and cervical cancer by advocating early detection using evidence-based cancer screening guidelines. The Health Screening Registry also aims to avoid the complications of high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and obesity by applying disease prevention and health screening principles to persons at risk for these conditions. To complete its disease prevention program, the Health Screening Registry provides for adult immunization for infectious diseases like pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza, and tetanus, in accordance with the WHO immunization and vaccination guidelines. Please click here to learn more about screening and the Health Screening Registry. Our Mission To provide the lay person the medical information needed to prevent and detect deadly malignancies and cardiovascular diseases at an early stage;

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