Our Polycystic Kidney Disease Page A personal site about polycystic kidney disease with chat room for sharing and support. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5291/
Australian Kidney Fact Sheet IgA nephropathy, what it is, diagnosis, causes, the course of the disease, follow up and treatment. http://www.kidney.org.au/renal_resources/fact_sheets/iga_nephropathy.asp
Extractions: Glomerulonephritis is the commonest cause of kidney damage and failure of kidney function which may result in the need for dialysis(artificial kidney treatment) and/or a kidney transplant. There are many different types of glomerulonephritis but IgA Nephropathy is the most common type in Australia. It is found more often in males than females. About 10-30%of people with IgA Nephropathy have progressive deterioration of kidney function leading to what is called irreversible or end stage kidney (renal)failure. In Australia, 11% of all patients on dialysis have IgA Nephropathy. While IgA Nephropathy occurs in all age groups, it is usually diagnosed before the age of 30 years. It is common in children but the peak incidence is between 15-25 years. Usually, the passage of blood in the urine (macroscopichaematuria) making it coffee or tea coloured, is one of the signs for which the person sees a doctor. This is usually associated with a sore throat or respiratory infection or diarrhoea and vomiting, and may occur again in association with such infections. In some people who may have very few symptoms of severe illness, the only clue may be the finding of blood cells or protein or both (these are referred to as haematuria and proteinuria) in the urine on a routine urine test (urinalysis).
IGA Nephropathy, The Transplant A personal story of Darryl who had this disease. From the beginning, to the diagnosis, the kidney transplant and the update. http://www.geocities.com/albertja_48446
Extractions: The Parents After blood labs, ultra sound, and a kidney biopsy, our son was diagnosed with a kidney disease, IGA Nephropathy, March 1998. The nephrologist told us that our son had 48% kidney function. During this revelation, his creatinine was 2.1. Any creatinine level above 1.5 is possibly a kidney problem. Then, he was 22 years old. My husband, Darryl, and I sat there stunned. Usually, IGA is caused by some kind of respiratory infection. Our son did not have any kind of respiratory onset; although, in 1996 and 1997, Michigan State University had a meningitis epidemic. The doctor started him on prednisone and blood pressure medicine to maintain his kidneys and his high blood pressure. After six weeks, the nephrologist made us all an appointment with the Nephrology Department at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our son's girlfriend, Eileen, went with us, too. She and her family were great supporters.
IgA Nephropathy From NIDDK a description of this disease along with some further resources. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/summary/iganeph/iganeph.htm
Extractions: Glomerular Diseases Home : IgA Nephropathy IgA nephropathy is a kidney disorder caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli (filters) within the kidney. These glomeruli (the singular form is glomerulus ) normally filter wastes and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine. The IgA protein prevents this filtering process, leading to blood and protein in the urine and swelling in the hands and feet. This chronic kidney disease may progress over a period of 10 to 20 years. If this disorder leads to end-stage renal disease, the patient must go on dialysis or receive a kidney transplant. The IgA protein, an antibody, is a normal part of the body's immune system, the system that protects against disease. We do not know what causes IgA deposits in the glomeruli. But, since IgA nephropathy may run in families, genetic factors probably contribute to the disease. Kidney disease usually cannot be cured. Once the tiny filtering units are damaged, they cannot be repaired. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the disease and preventing complications. One complication is high blood pressure, which further damages glomeruli. A class of medicines called ACE inhibitors protects kidney function not only by lowering blood pressure but also by reducing the loss of protein into the urine.
The National Kidney Foundation Of Illinois Funds medical research for kidney and urinary disease and organ donation. An affiliate of the National kidney Foundation. http://www.nkfi.org/
Extractions: The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is one of 51 affiliates of the National Kidney Foundation. The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois provides prevention programs and educational services and materials for Illinois kidney patients, transplant recipients and communities, as well as funding for medical research. The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is committed to increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation through school, corporate and community organ donor awareness programs and legislative initiatives.
Australian Kidney Factsheets Details about glomerulonephritis and glomeruli and their damaged effects. Explains who gets this disease and how it is diagnosed, treatment, and prognosis. http://www.kidney.org.au/renal_resources/fact_sheets/glomerulonephritis.asp
Extractions: The glomeruli are the filters of the kidneys which filter the blood and make urine. Normally, large molecules such as proteins and cells such as red blood cells or white blood cells do not pass through the filters andare retained within the blood because they are so important for health. Small molecules pass completely through the filters. Some of these are completely reabsorbed back into the blood since they are so important in maintaining the right chemical balance of the body e.g. glucose, salt etc. Other molecules which are not required for body functions are passed freely into the urine, for example urea, uric acid and creatinine. Firstly, substances which are normally retained in the circulation escape into the urine through the filtration mechanism. As a consequence, protein and red cells appear in the urine and can be detected by a dip stick urine test. Protein in the urine is called proteinuria and blood in the urine is haematuria. The amount of protein can be measured by collecting urine for a 24 hour period. Normally there is very little protein in the urine but a large amount of protein in the urine can lead to swelling of the legs (oedema). The red cells which escape in the urine can be present in small numbers and detected only with a microscope or dipstick, or occasionally blood can be seen in the urine in the toilet. The presence of visible blood in the urine does not necessarily mean more severe damage or a worse outlook.
Atlas Of Diseases Of The Kidney Online edition brought to you by ISN Informatics Commission and NKF cyberNephrology. Series Editor Robert W. Schrier Professor http://www.kidneyatlas.org/
Extractions: Denver, Colorado Table of Contents Simple Search Advanced Search High Resolution Images ... PowerPoint Presentations 1999 by Current Medicine, Inc. Although every effort has been made to ensure that drug doses and other information are presented accurately in this publication, the ultimate responsibility rests with the prescribing physician. Neither the publishers nor the autor can be held responsible for errors or for any consequences arising from the use of the information contained therein. Any product mentioned in this publication should be used in accordance with the prescribing information prepared by the manufacturers. No claims or endorsements are made for any drug or compound at present or under clinical investigation.
Erectile Dysfunction Fact sheet including illustrated information on the physiology of erection, causes of impotence, diagnosis, treatment and anticipated future treatment developments. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/index.htm
Extractions: Email To A Friend Spanish Version Home : Erectile Dysfunction On this page: Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The word "impotence" may also be used to describe other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse and reproduction, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation or orgasm. Using the term erectile dysfunction makes it clear that those other problems are not involved. In older men, ED usually has a physical cause, such as disease, injury, or side effects of drugs. Any disorder that causes injury to the nerves or impairs blood flow in the penis has the potential to cause ED. Incidence increases with age: About 5 percent of 40-year-old men and between 15 and 25 percent of 65-year-old men experience ED. But it is not an inevitable part of aging. ED is treatable at any age, and awareness of this fact has been growing. More men have been seeking help and returning to normal sexual activity because of improved, successful treatments for ED. Urologists, who specialize in problems of the urinary tract, have traditionally treated ED; however, urologists accounted for only 25 percent of Viagra mentions in 1999.
Interstitial Cystitis In depth look at interstitial cystitis and its causes, types, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/cystitis/cystitis.htm
Extractions: Email To A Friend Home : Interstitial Cystitis On this page: Interstitial cystitis (IC), one of the chronic pelvic pain disorders, is a condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms of IC vary from case to case and even in the same individual. People may experience mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness, or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. Symptoms may include an urgent need to urinate (urgency), frequent need to urinate (frequency), or a combination of these symptoms. Pain may change in intensity as the bladder fills with urine or as it empties. Women's symptoms often get worse during menstruation. In IC, the bladder wall may be irritated and become scarred or stiff. Glomerulations (pinpoint bleeding caused by recurrent irritation) may appear on the bladder wall. Some people with IC find that their bladders cannot hold much urine, which increases the frequency of urination. Frequency, however, is not always specifically related to bladder size; many people with severe frequency have normal bladder capacity. People with severe cases of IC may urinate as many as 60 times a day. Also, people with IC often experience pain during sexual intercourse. IC is far more common in women than in men. Of the more than 700,000 Americans estimated to have IC, 90 percent are women.
Urinary Incontinence In Children Presented is an in depth look at incontinence is children. Included are both nighttime and daytime disorders, how the urinary system works, treatments and cures, points to remember and further resources. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/uichild/uichild.htm
Extractions: Email To A Friend Home : Urinary Incontinence in Children On this page: Parents or guardians of children who experience bedwetting at night or "accidents" during the day should treat this problem with understanding and patience. This loss of urinary control is called "urinary incontinence" or just "incontinence." Although it affects many young people, it usually disappears naturally over time, which suggests that incontinence, for some people, may be a normal part of growing up. Incontinence at the normal age of toilet training may cause great distress. Daytime or nighttime incontinence can be embarrassing. It is important to understand that many children experience occasional incontinence and that treatment is available for most children who have difficulty controlling their bladders. Urination, or voiding, is a complex activity. The bladder is a balloonlike organ that lies in the lowest part of the abdomen. The bladder stores urine, then releases it through the urethra, the canal that carries urine to the outside of the body. Controlling this activity involves nerves, muscles, the spinal cord, and the brain.
Menopause And Bladder Control An in depth look at this from the National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/uibcw/menop/menop.htm
Extractions: Bladder Control for Women Campaign Home Bladder Control for Women Campaign : Menopause and Bladder Control On this page: Yes. Some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods (menopause or change of life). If you are going through menopause, talk to your health care team. After your periods end, your body stops making the female hormone estrogen (ES-truh-jun). Estrogen controls how your body matures, your monthly periods, and body changes during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Some scientists believe estrogen may help keep the lining of the bladder and urethra (yoo-REE-thrah) plump and healthy. They think that lack of estrogen could contribute to weakness of the bladder control muscles. Good bladder control allows women to lead a fully active life.
Urinary Incontinence In Women Extensive data base of information by the National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/uiwomen/uiwomen.htm
Extractions: Bladder Control for Women Bladder Control for Women Campaign Home Bladder Control for Women Campaign : Urinary Incontinence in Women On this page: Urinary incontinence is an inability to hold your urine until you get to a toilet. More than 13 million people in the United Statesmale and female, young and oldexperience incontinence. It is often temporary, and it always results from an underlying medical condition. (In this fact sheet, the term "incontinence" will be used to mean urinary incontinence.) Women experience incontinence twice as often as men. Pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and the structure of the female urinary tract account for this difference. But both women and men can become incontinent from neurologic injury, birth defects, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and physical problems associated with aging. Older women, more often than younger women, experience incontinence. But incontinence is not inevitable with age. Incontinence is treatable and often curable at all ages. If you experience incontinence, you may feel embarrassed. It may help you to remember that loss of bladder control can be treated. You will need to overcome your embarrassment and see a doctor to learn if you need treatment for an underlying medical condition.
Nerve Disease And Bladder Control From The National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse a detailed description of what this is, what problems result, causes, testing, treatment and further resources. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/summary/neuro/index.htm
Extractions: Email To A Friend Home : Nerve Disease and Bladder Control On this page: For the urinary system to do its job, muscles and nerves must work together to hold urine in the bladder and then release it at the right time. Nerves carry messages from the bladder to the brain to let it know when the bladder is full. They also carry messages from the brain to the bladder, telling muscles either to tighten or release. A nerve problem might affect your bladder control if the nerves that are supposed to carry messages between the brain and the bladder do not work properly. Top Nerves carry signals from the brain to the bladder and sphincter. Nerves that work poorly can lead to three different kinds of bladder control problems. Overactive bladder.
Extractions: Urology Consultants is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions for Orlando, Winter Park, and Longwood, Florida, and surrounding communities. We treat each patient as a partner and make patient education a central component of medical care. Because urological conditions may be accompanied by social discomfort or embarrassment, we emphasize sensitivity and discretion when dealing with all of our patients' concerns. The Urology Consultants Lab Desk A urologist is a physician who has been trained to treat disorders of the male and female urinary tract (bladder, ureter, kidney, and urethra) and the male reproductive system. These are conditions that a urologist commonly treats: For more information about E. Jake Jacobo, MD, FACS, and Steven K. Brooks, MD, please see Our Physicians page. Bookmark this page as your resource for urology information. All other pages of our website can be accessed from the left navigation bar. We hope you find this information helpful in your health care decisions. Please contact us with questions or for an appointment.
Extractions: nephrology channel provides comprehensive, trustworthy information about conditions and diseases that affect the kidneys, such as kidney stones and polycystic kidney disease A medical information website of Healthcommunities.com, Inc., nephrology channel is developed and monitored by board-certified physicians. If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with advanced stage renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), you may want to find out about qualifying for a new study. Researchers are currently conducting a phase III clinical study to determine the efficacy of an investigational drug, CCI-799, which may improve patient survival and slow down the growth of kidney tumors. Click here to learn more.
What I Need To Know About Kidney Stones Information on when to call the doctor, what the kidneys do, what kidney stones are, what they look like, what can be done about them, diagnosis, prevention and some points to remember. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/whastone/whastone.htm
Extractions: Kidney Stones in Adults Home : What I need to know about Kidney Stones On this page: Pain in the shaded areas may be caused by kidney stones. If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not just go away. It may even get larger. Your doctor can help. You should call a doctor when you have These may be signs of a kidney stone that needs a doctor's care. Top Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They are located near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys are sophisticated trash collectors. Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. The waste and extra water become urine, which flows to your bladder through tubes called ureters (YOOR-uh-turs). Your bladder (BLAD-ur) stores urine until you go to the bathroom.
Kidney Stones In Adults Overview pamphlet including clear illustrations, causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment options from the National kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/stonadul/stonadul.htm
Extractions: What are Kidney Stones? Home : Kidney Stones in Adults On this page: Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, are not a product of modern life. Scientists have found evidence of kidney stones in a 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. Unfortunately, kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract; patients made more than 1.3 million visits to health care providers to have their stones treated in 1997. In 1999, more than a quarter million hospitalized patients had a diagnosis of kidney stones. An estimated 10 percent of people in the United States will have a kidney stone at some point in their lives. Men tend to be affected more frequently than women. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without any intervention by a physician. Stones that cause lasting symptoms or other complications may be treated by various techniques, most of which do not involve major surgery. Also, research advances have led to a better understanding of the many factors that promote stone formation. Top The urinary tract The urinary tract, or system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys remove extra water and wastes from the blood, converting it to urine. They also keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. The kidneys produce hormones that help build strong bones and help form red blood cells.
