61. BestDoctors.com: Condition Summary: Chronic Kidney Failure Chronic kidney failure affects about 13 million Americans. In many patients, this condition Chronic kidney failure. William M. Bennett, MD, FACP http://www.bestdoctors.com/en/conditions/c/chronickidneyfailure/chronickidneyfai

Site Map Language English Spanish Select A Language Search Condition Summaries Doctor Is In™ Willaim M. Bennett, M.D., FACP Articles by Dr. Bennett Chronic Kidney Failure Chronic Kidney Failure William M. Bennett, M.D., FACP Medical Director, Solid Organ and Cellular Transplantation Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Chronic kidney failure affects 15-20 million Americans. In many patients, this condition eventually progresses to end-stage kidney disease, requiring dialysis and/or kidney transplant. Currently, there are 400,000 Americans undergoing kidney dialysis or having kidney transplant operations. The number of new patients annually with this end-stage of kidney disease is approximately 200 people per million Americans. The leading causes of chronic kidney failure are diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), various forms of nephritis (kidney inflammation or infection) and polycystic kidney disease. Who is at risk to develop chronic kidney failure?

62. Kidney Failure/metabolic Bone Disease/ Vitamin D Supplements In Reptiles And Amp Symptoms and treatment of kidney failure in a reptile due to oversupplimentation of vitamins such as D3, and or metabolic bone disease calcium deficiency. http://www.icomm.ca/dragon/kidney.htm

Kidney Failure/ Metabolic Bone Disease/ Vitamin D Supplements You are visitor: Since April, 7th, 1996 Index Kidney Failure due to over supplementing vitamins? Causes of Too much phosphorus in the blood Metabolic Bone Disease and Diet What kind of supplements are you offering? ... How to Contact me Kidney Failure due to over supplementing vitamins? One of the members of the water dragon mailing list wrote in recently to tell us that his lizard was very ill. "The vet said he has kidney failure. This occurred because the phosphorus level was above the calcium level. The vet said I might be giving him too much vitamin and calcium supplements. He was concerned about the vitamin D intake and said to dust his food only once a week. To try and reverse the kidney failure (which is possible) He has me giving him Gatorade, malox, water, and an antibiotic. He said the treatment will take months to do but it should get better due to his young age (1 1/2 years I think)." Vitamin supplements should only be offered once a week. Calcium should be offered more frequently. Unfortunately over supplementing vitamins, particularly those with added phosphorus and vitamin D are not the only cause of this problem. Diets too high in phosphorus can cause this too happen as well, as well as many other factors which I will discuss in this article.

63. EMedicine Health - Chronic Kidney Failure Overview Chronic kidney failure is a gradual loss of kidney function over time. It is a common and serious medical problem. Chronic kidney failure, Overview, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/18234-1.asp

Search June 2, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma Cholesterol Crohn Disease Diabetes ... Mental Health You are in: Kidneys and Urinary System Chronic Kidney Failure Overview Chronic kidney failure is a gradual loss of kidney function over time. It is a common and serious medical problem. It can be caused by kidney diseases, but it usually results from a disease elsewhere in the body that injures the kidneys or prevents them from working. The kidneys are a pair of small organs that lie on either side of your spine at about waist level. They act as filters, removing waste products from the blood. These waste products come from normal metabolic processes and from breakdown of drugs and other substances you ingest. The kidneys excrete these waste products directly in urine.

64. EMedicine Health - Acute Kidney Failure Overview Acute kidney failure, Overview, kidney failure occurs when the kidneys partly or completely lose their ability to filter the blood. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11868-1.asp

Search June 2, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma Cholesterol Crohn Disease Diabetes ... Mental Health You are in: Kidneys and Urinary System Acute Kidney Failure Overview The kidneys are a pair of small organs that lie on either side of your spine at about waist level. They act as filters that keep your blood free of by-products and toxins. The kidneys excrete these compounds directly in urine. They also eliminate excess body water while selectively reabsorbing useful chemicals and allowing waste to pass freely into the bladder as urine. They allow you to continue to consume a variety of foods, drugs, vitamins and supplements, additives, and excess fluids without worry that toxic by-products will build up to harmful levels.

65. Kidney Failure, Chronic: From HealthSquare.com A complete explanation of kidney failure, Chronic including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor. kidney failure, Chronic. Advertising. http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc0876.htm

Privacy About Advertising Advertising Advertising Home Guide to Medical Care Kidney Failure, Chronic GOTO: PDR® Encyclopedia of Medicine PDR® Guide to Prescription Drugs HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER Advertising Advertising FIND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Doctors ... Pharmacies Kidney Failure, Chronic Advertising WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Kidney failure, also known as chronic renal failure (CRF), is a serious, long-term disease of the kidneys. In CRF, the kidneys lose some of their ability to filter body wastes from the blood and dispose of them in the urine. Chronic renal failure may come on slowly and get worse with time; or problems may start suddenly in your kidneys, then get better with treatment. You may need care over a long period of time. Causes The kidneys' performance can be disrupted by high blood pressure, kidney disease, other diseases that affect the kidneys (such as diabetes and lupus), infection or blockage of the urinary system, and some medicines. In some cases, there may be a blockage in arteries leading to the kidneys. Signs/Symptoms Typically, you'll notice that you are urinating less than usual. You're likely to experience nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. You may develop shortness of breath, become irritable, notice a bad taste in your mouth, and lose your appetite. Other signs are confusion, headache, muscle aches, and numbness in the feet and legs. Your skin may become dry and itchy, and tend to bruise easily.

66. Resource Library Find Information On Acute Kidney Failure At Find information on Acute kidney failure at MerckSource. Learn more about Acute Acute kidney failure. Definition Acute renal failure is http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcns

67. Life Options == Kidney Failure Glossary Home Patients, Family Members, Friends kidney failure Glossary. As you talk to the patient and dialysis professionals, you will learn more about dialysis. http://www.lifeoptions.org/patient/glossary/index.shtml

Home As you talk to the patient and dialysis professionals, you will learn more about dialysis. You may be surprised how quickly you pick up new words and abbreviations for kidney disease and its treatments. To help you get a head start, the following list of common terms may be useful. Keep in mind, though, this is just a sample of termsif you do not understand a certain word, or procedure, be sure to ask a health care professional. This page last updated Wednesday, 15-Oct-2003 17:23:49 EDT . If you experience any problems with this website, please e-mail web@meiresearch.org

68. Chronic Kidney Failure . Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic renal failure, affects over 250,000 Americans annually.......MAIN SEARCH INDEX. Chronic kidney failure. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000321.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Chronic kidney failure Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. Description Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic renal failure, affects over 250,000 Americans annually. It is caused by a number of diseases and inherited disorders, but the progression of chronic kidney failure is always the same. The kidneys, which serve as the body's natural filtration system, gradually lose their ability to remove fluids and waste products (urea) from the bloodstream. They also fail to regulate certain chemicals in the bloodstream, and deposit protein into the urine. Chronic kidney failure is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Without proper treatment intervention to remove wastes and fluids from the bloodstream, ESRD is fatal. Causes and symptoms Kidney failure is triggered by disease or a hereditary disorder in the kidneys. Both kidneys are typically affected. The four most common causes of chronic kidney failure include:

69. Acute Kidney Failure MAIN SEARCH INDEX. Acute kidney failure. Definition. Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, infection, or injury damages the kidneys. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000019.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Acute kidney failure Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, infection, or injury damages the kidneys. Temporarily, the kidneys cannot adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. Description The kidneys are the body's natural filtration system. They perform the critical task of processing approximately 200 quarts of fluid in the bloodstream every 24 hours. Waste products like urea and toxins, along with excess fluids, are removed from the bloodstream in the form of urine. Kidney (or renal) failure occurs when kidney functioning becomes impaired. Fluids and toxins begin to accumulate in the bloodstream. As fluids build up in the bloodstream, the patient with acute kidney failure may become puffy and swollen (edematous) in the face, hands, and feet. Their blood pressure typically begins to rise, and they may experience fatigue and nausea.

70. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Acute Renal Failure Alternative names renal failure acute; kidney failure; kidney failure - acute; renal failure; acute kidney failure; ARF Definition http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000501.cfm

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71. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Chronic Renal Failure Alternative names kidney failure chronic; renal failure - chronic; chronic renal insufficiency; CRF; chronic kidney failure Definition http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000471.cfm

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72. NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE Nutrition for Children with Chronic kidney failure Growth failure is a major problem with kidney failure, so diet is not restricted unless needed. http://www.kidney.org/general/atoz/content/nutckfkid.html

Nutrition for Children with Chronic Kidney Failure Growth failure is a major problem with kidney failure, so diet is not restricted unless needed. Your child's growth is most rapid during the first two years of life. Therefore, the earlier the age of onset of kidney failure, the more likely growth will be affected. The goals in feeding a child with kidney failure are to promote normal growth and protect his/her health as much as possible. When the kidneys are not working well, they may not be able to get rid of waste products from food intake. The doctor and dietitian will watch for signs of problems and suggest a diet if needed. Does your child need to be on a special diet? The diet must meet the child's needs. Your renal dietitian has been trained to make meal plans to meet your child's needs. She will provide individual counseling and offer helpful suggestions, which take into account your child's food likes and dislikes. Your child's diet may need to be changed depending on: how well his/her kidneys work if he/she is on dialysis if he/she has had a transplant Your dietitian will help you and your child understand why changes are needed and how to make the changes.

73. FITNESS AFTER KIDNEY FAILURE: BUILDING STRENGTH THROUGH EXERCISE Fitness After kidney failure Building Strength Through Exercise Physical fitness is essential to good health. Today many people http://www.kidney.org/general/atoz/content/fitness.html

Fitness After Kidney Failure: Building Strength Through Exercise Physical fitness is essential to good health. Today many people are enjoying the benefits of feeling better and having greater strength that come from exercise. Can I take part in vigorous physical activity? Yes. In the past, it was thought that people with kidney disease would not be able to join in vigorous activity. We know now that patients who decide to follow an exercise program are stronger and have more energy. How does exercise benefit me? With exercise, it becomes easier to get around, do your necessary tasks and still have some energy left over for other activities you enjoy. In addition to increased energy, other benefits from exercise may include: improved muscle physical functioning better blood pressure control improved muscle strength lowered level of blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides) better sleep better control of body weight. Do I need to see my doctor before starting exercise? Yes. Before beginning any exercise program, be sure to check with your doctor. When planning a directed exercise program, you need to look at four things:

74. CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS CHRONIC kidney failure IN DOGS What is meant by the term Chronic kidney failure ? Presumably, the term chronic kidney failure suggests http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_chronic_kidney_failure_in_dogs.html

CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS What is meant by the term "Chronic Kidney Failure"? Presumably, the term "chronic kidney failure" suggests that the kidneys have quit working and are, therefore, not making urine. However, by definition, kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood. This definition can occasionally create confusion because some will equate kidney failure with failure to make urine. Kidney failure is NOT the inability to make urine. Ironically, most dogs in kidney failure are actually producing large quantities of urine, but the body's wastes are not being effectively eliminated. When is this likely to happen in my dog? The typical form of chronic kidney failure is the result of aging; it is simply a "wearing out" process. The age of onset is related to the size of the dog. For most small dogs, the early signs occur at about 10-14 years of age. However, large dogs have a shorter age span and may go into kidney failure as early as seven years of age. What changes are likely to occur in my dog?

75. Do You Use Aspirin Or Tylenol Regularly? Beware As They Are Linked To Kidney Fai painkillers at least twice a week for 2 months were two to three times more likely to have the beginning stages of chronic kidney failure, compared with http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/5/aspirin.htm

Dr. Joseph Mercola Author of the Total Health Program Enter your e-mail address below to subscribe to my free newsletter: Previous Issues Essential Info Health Blog My Vision My Qualifications #1 Natural Health Site ... More... Health Resources Nutrition Plan Fewer Grains/Sugars More Omega-3 More Water ... Issue 287 January 5, 2002 Aspirin Link To Kidney Failure Reduce Need For X-Rays in Children With Ankle Injuries Violence's Effect on Children Dad's Love Influences Child ... Print this Page document.write ( "E-mail to a Friend" ); document.write ( "" ); Do You Use Aspirin or Tylenol Regularly? Beware as They Are Linked to Kidney Failure Individuals who have kidney disease or other ailments who regularly take aspirin or acetaminophen may be boosting their risk of developing kidney failure. Researchers report that such patients who were regular users those who took these painkillers at least twice a week for 2 months were two to three times more likely to have the beginning stages of chronic kidney failure

76. The Health Report: 2 June  1997  - Chinese Herbs And Kidney Failure A mini epidemic of kidney failure in Belgium which a group of doctors found in young women and they traced it to Chinese slimming pills the women had received http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s77.htm

Health Matters All in the Mind The Buzz Earthbeat ... Quantum Mondays at 8.30am, repeated at 8.00pm Chinese Herbs and Kidney Failure 2 June 1997 print-friendly A mini epidemic of kidney failure in Belgium which a group of doctors found in young women, and they traced it to Chinese slimming pills the women had received from a weight loss clinic. Program Transcript Norman Swan: Let's go to Belgium now to hear about a mini epidemic of kidney failure which a group of doctors found in young women, and they traced it to Chinese slimming pills the women had received from a weight loss clinic. One of the researchers involved was Charles van Ypersele who's Professor of Medicine at the University of Louvain in Brussels. He was in Australia last week for the 14th International Congress of Nephrology. Charles van Ypersele: The merit is not mine, it's the merit of a pathologist working in another hospital located in Brussels who was struck by a most unusual type of renal lesions observed on renal biopsy. Norman Swan: This is kidney biopsy, little bits of tissue taken from kidneys to find out why somebody was in kidney failure.

77. CNN.com - Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Bin Laden Would Need Help If On Dialysis - January 2 Pervez Musharraf, said he thought bin Laden had likely died of kidney failure. Pervez Musharraf, said he thought bin Laden had likely died of kidney failure. http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/01/21/gupta.otsc/

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US/HELP CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International ... askCNN EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe CNNenEspanol.com CNNArabic.com ... set your edition Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW InStyle Business 2.0 Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Bin Laden would need help if on dialysis Dr. Sanjay Gupta (CNN) Speculation about the whereabouts and health of Osama bin Laden picked up over the weekend when Pakistan's president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, said he thought bin Laden had likely died of kidney failure. CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke Monday with CNN's Paula Zahn about bin Laden's appearance in recently released videotapes and the possibility that the accused terrorist leader was undergoing kidney treatment. ZAHN: For a point of reference, I'd like for you to analyze pictures of Osama bin Laden that apparently were taken prior to September 11. Describe to us the color and the tone of his skin, and then I want you to contrast that with pictures we know to have been taken much later. MORE STORIES Musharraf: Bin Laden likely dead EXTRA INFORMATION Gallery: Bin Laden's changing faces GUPTA: You can look [at pictures from a December 2001 video] and notice that he has what some doctors refer to as sort of a frosting over of his features his sort of grayness of beard, his paleness of skin, very gaunt sort of features. A lot of times people associate this with chronic illness. Doctors can certainly look at that and determine some clinical features.

78. InteliHealth: Kidney Failure crossreferenced in an AZ format. kidney failure. Health A to Z, Reviewed by the Faculty of Harvard Medical School kidney failure http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/23826.html

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79. InteliHealth: Common Kidney Diseases And Conditions Kidney Disease, Reviewed by the Faculty of Harvard Medical School kidney failure Prevention. There is no single way to prevent kidney failure. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/23847/23852/270423.html?d=dmtHealt

80. Polar Bear Death Was By Kidney Failure Polar bear death was by kidney failure Terri Roth, vice president of animal sciences at the zoo, said kidney failure isn t unusual in mammals. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/04/30/loc_deadbear.html

ENQUIRER POST WCPO CIN WEEKLY ... Customer Service Currently: Mostly Sunny Weather Traffic HOME NEWS ... Newsroom Directory Friday, April 30, 2004 Polar bear death was by kidney failure Two lab reports agree, zoo says By Dan Klepal The Cincinnati Enquirer The animal was considered a healthy, young male by zoo staff. The initial necropsy, or post-death exam, did not reveal a cause of death and that led zoo officials to send samples of all the bear's major organs to two labs. Results from both labs agreed on the cause of death. Terri Roth, vice president of animal sciences at the zoo, said kidney failure isn't unusual in mammals. But it is unusual in such a young polar bear, she said. Polar bears normally live to about age 25 in captivity. Roth said the death won't prompt any changes in the way animals are handled or examined at the zoo. "There was nothing more we could have done," Roth said. "Being a young bear, it's possible he was born with some type of problem that took a while to materialize. "Examining the animals more means you have to lay hands on the animals more. So there's a balance there between what's enough and what's too much." Ulaq's death leaves two bears in the exhibit.

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