Polycystic kidney disease

Most things in our body we can either have too much or too little of. Both can potentially be dangerous depending on their role in the human body. Potassium is very important electrolyte in our bodies; it helps with cell development and also plays a role in the electrical system of our body. A major organ affected by potassium is the heart. Potassium helps regulate our heart rate and rhythm. Too much or too little could cause an arrhythmia which is an abnormal heart rhythm. According to the Mayo…

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cannot be absorbed (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2014). Women of child bearing age and those who are pregnant run the risk of becoming iron deficient because the blood stores of iron can become depleted with a growing fetus needing additional nutrients (Diseases and conditions, 2014). According to the Mayo Clinic, blood loss can cause iron deficiency by the loss of the blood itself, losing valuable red blood cells that contain iron (2014). Lastly, there are two dietary factors to consider in the case…

illness that involves the gradual loss of kidney function to the point that the nephrons lose their filtration abilities. Chronic kidney disease is increasing in prevalence in the United States, and this is causing significant financial and social implications. One major issue is that the disease has poor outcomes, and there is a need for the development of new interventions. Studies illustrate that there is a high prevalence of the earlier stages, and the disease results in numerous negative…

Acute kidney failure “Acute kidney failure starts with the kidney(s) failure in the process of filtering waste products from the blood.” (Mayo Clinic staff, 2016). When the kidneys can no longer filter well enough, the wastes start to add up in the blood of the body and the blood levels become imbalanced. This can happen over a few days or in a short period of time. Acute kidney failure is very common in people who are already in the hospital or patients in intensive care units. “Causes of Acute…

“slow progressive, irreversible loss in kidney function” (Silvestri, 2011). Chronic renal failure causes damages to all the major organs in the body. People affected by this disease usually have to get new kidneys from a donor or go to dialysis to be able to function. Many factors can cause the kidneys to shut down. Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the leading causes of renal failure. Other problems like hypertension, chronic obstruction of the kidney, frequent infections and autoimmune…

Addison Disease Addison disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not make enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. The disease causes blood pressure to drop and potassium to build up to dangerous levels. If Addison disease is untreated, it can suddenly get worse and become life-threatening. A sudden worsening of the disease is called an addisonian crisis. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A disease in which the body's own immune system damages the adrenal glands…

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) occurs when there is a sudden loss of renal function resulting in the bodies inability to maintain homeostasis. AKI is common in clients who are in the hospital, in intensive care units, and especially in older adults (“Acute Kidney Injury” (AKI), 2017). The following is an evolving case study regarding a client who presented to the emergency department after experiencing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea for the past week. This evolving case study will evaluate the…

demand for kidney transplants is snowballing day by day. Because of a scarcity of organ donors to meet this requisite, stem cell treatment for kidney failure materialize as a hope to cure thousands of patients as a substitute treatment. How does a kidney failure occur? Our kidneys are designed to inhibit toxins build up in our bodies. Kidneys help confiscate lots of waste, cleaning our bodies from within so that no detrimental toxins and compounds destroy our vital organs. Our kidneys also…

Canine Renal Dysplasia An autosomal-dominant disease characterized by delayed maturation of renal tissue. This leads to renal degeneration, protein-losing nephropathy and prolonged renal disease. A genetic predisposition is seen in the Bull terrier, Carin terrier and German Shepherd. Early onset of the disease is rare and is typically seen over the age of 5. The penetrance of Renal Dysplasia is low and small percentages are clinically affected. The percentage of fetal glomeruli…