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<s>[INST] What to do for Solitary Kidney ? [/INST] - When a person has only one kidney or one working kidney, this kidney is called a solitary kidney. The three main causes of a solitary kidney are birth defects, surgical removal of a kidney, and kidney donation. - In general, people with a solitary kidney lead full,...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Monitor Your Diabetes ? [/INST] Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to keep your blood glucose levels in your target range, they will be too high or too low. Blood glucose thats too high or too low can make you feel sick. If you try to control your high or low blood glucose and cant, you may ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of u...
<s>[INST] What causes Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] Kidney disease in children can be caused by - birth defects - hereditary diseases - infection - nephrotic syndrome - systemic diseases - trauma - urine blockage or reflux From birth to age 4, birth defects an...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] A health care provider diagnoses kidney disease in children by completing a physical exam, asking for a medical history, and reviewing signs and symptoms. To confirm diagnosis, the health care provider may order one or more of the following tes...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] Treatment for kidney disease in children depends on the cause of the illness. A child may be referred to a pediatric nephrologista doctor who specializes in treating kidney diseases and kidney failure in childrenfor treatment. ...
<s>[INST] What to do for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] For children with CKD, learning about nutrition is vital because their diet can affect how well their kidneys work. Parents or guardians should always consult with their childs health care team before making any dietary changes. Staying healthy ...
<s>[INST] What to do for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? [/INST] - Kidney disease can affect children in various ways, ranging from treatable disorders without long-term consequences to life-threatening conditions. Acute kidney disease develops suddenly, lasts a short time, and can be serious with long-lastin...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Graves' Disease ? [/INST] Graves disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. The Thyroid ...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Graves' Disease ? [/INST] People with Graves disease may have common symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as - nervousness or irritability - fatigue or muscle weakness - heat intolerance - trouble sleeping - hand tremors - rapid and irregular heartbeat - frequent b...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Graves' Disease ? [/INST] Graves ophthalmopathy is a condition associated with Graves disease that occurs when cells from the immune system attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. The result is inflammation and a buildup of tissue and fat behind the eye socket, ca...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Graves' Disease ? [/INST] Health care providers can sometimes diagnose Graves disease based only on a physical examination and a medical history. Blood tests and other diagnostic tests, such as the following, then confirm the diagnosis. TSH test. The ultrasensitive TSH test i...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Graves' Disease ? [/INST] People with Graves disease have three treatment options: radioiodine therapy, medications, and thyroid surgery. Radioiodine therapy is the most common treatment for Graves disease in the United States. Graves disease is often diagnosed and treated by an e...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Graves' Disease ? [/INST] Treatment for Graves disease can sometimes affect pregnancy. After treatment with surgery or radioactive iodine, TSI antibodies can still be present in the blood, even when thyroid levels are normal. If a pregnant woman has received either of these treatm...
<s>[INST] What to do for Graves' Disease ? [/INST] Experts recommend that people eat a balanced diet to obtain most nutrients. More information about diet and nutrition is provided by the National Agricultural Library available at www.nutrition.gov. Dietary Supplements Iodine is an es...
<s>[INST] What to do for Graves' Disease ? [/INST] - Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. - In Graves disease, the immune system stimulates the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. - Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include nervousness or irritability, fatigue...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your mouth healthy ? [/INST] The following chart shows the most common mouth problems from diabetes. Problem What It Is Symptoms Treatment gingivitis - unhealthy or inflamed ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] Diabetic kidney disease, also called diabetic nephropathy, is kidney disease caused by diabetes. Even when well controlled, diabetes can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure, described as end-stage kidney disease or ESRD when treated with a k...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism the way the body uses digested food for energy. ...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] People with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms in the early stages. As kidney disease progresses, a person can develop edema, or swelling. Edema happens when the kidneys cannot get rid of the extra fluid and salt in the body. Edema can occu...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] A health care provider diagnoses diabetic kidney disease based on - a medical and family history - a physical exam - urine tests - a blood test Medical and Family History Taking a medical and family histor...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] People with diabetes should get regular screenings for kidney disease. The National Kidney Disease Education Program recommends the following: - urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio measured at least once a year in all people with type 2 diabete...
<s>[INST] How to prevent Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] People can prevent or slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease by - taking medications to control high blood pressure - managing blood glucose levels - making changes in their eating, diet, and nutrition - losing weight if they are o...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] A health care provider may treat kidney failure due to diabetic kidney disease with dialysis or a kidney transplant. In some cases, people with diabetic kidney disease receive kidney and pancreas transplants. In most cases, people...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] People with diabetes should work with their health care team to prevent or manage CKD through the following steps: - measure A1C levelsa blood test that provides information about a persons average blood glucose levels for the pre...
<s>[INST] What to do for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? [/INST] - Diabetic kidney disease, also called diabetic nephropathy, is kidney disease caused by diabetes. - People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. - At the onset of diabetes, blood flow into the kidneys increase...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] Simple kidney cysts are abnormal, fluid-filled sacs that form in the kidneys. Simple kidney cysts are different from the cysts that develop when a person has polycystic kidney disease (PKD), which is a genetic disorder. Simple kidney cysts do not enlarge the kidney...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to filter out about 1 to 2 quar...
<s>[INST] What causes Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] The cause of simple kidney cysts is not fully understood. Obstruction of tubulestiny structures within the kidneys that collect urineor deficiency of blood supply to the kidneys may play a role. Diverticulasacs that form on the tubulesmay detach and become simple kid...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] Simple kidney cysts usually do not cause symptoms or harm the kidneys. In some cases, however, pain can occur between the ribs and hips when cysts enlarge and press on other organs. Sometimes cysts become infected, causing fever, pain, and tenderness. Si...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] Most simple kidney cysts are found during imaging tests done for other reasons. When a cyst is found, the following imaging tests can be used to determine whether it is a simple kidney cyst or another, more serious condition. These imaging tests are performed at ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] Treatment is not needed for simple kidney cysts that do not cause any symptoms. Simple kidney cysts may be monitored with periodic ultrasounds. Simple kidney cysts that are causing symptoms or blocking the flow of blood or urine throu...
<s>[INST] What to do for Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] Eating, diet, and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing simple kidney cysts. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Simple Kidney Cysts ? [/INST] - Simple kidney cysts are abnormal, fluid-filled sacs that form in the kidneys. - Simple kidney cysts usually do not cause symptoms or harm the kidneys. - Most simple kidney cysts are found during imaging tests done for other reasons. - Treatment is not needed ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Bladder Control for Women ? [/INST] Not all bladder control problems are alike. Some problems are caused by weak muscles, while others are caused by damaged nerves. Sometimes the cause may be a medicine that dulls the nerves. To help solve your problem...
<s>[INST] What causes What I need to know about Bladder Control for Women ? [/INST] Urine leakage has many possible causes. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Bladder Control for Women ? [/INST] Talking about bladder control problems is not easy for some people. You may feel embarrassed to tell your doctor. But talking about the problem is the first step in finding an answer. Also, you can be sure your doctor has heard it al...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for What I need to know about Bladder Control for Women ? [/INST] Your doctor will likely offer several treatment choices. Some treatments are as simple as changing some daily habits. Other treatments require taking medicine or using a device. If nothing else seems to work, surgery ma...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] You have two kidneys. The kidneys are shaped like beans. Each kidney is about the size of a fist. They are located just below your ribcage, one on each side of your spine. Your kidneys filter your blood. Each kidney is made ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer filter your blood well enough to keep you healthy. Failing kidneys do a poor job of removing wastes and extra fluid from your blood. Wastes and extra fluid begin to build up. The b...
<s>[INST] What causes What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of kidney failure. Other factors include heart and blood vessel disease and a family history of kidney failure. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Ind...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] The treatments for kidney failure are - hemodialysis - peritoneal dialysis - a kidney transplant - conservative management </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Hemodialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that is done in a center several times per week. Some people learn to do hemodialysis in their homes. Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter your blood when your kidneys are too ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your belly to filter your blood inside your body. You can do peritoneal dialysis at home because it uses your body to filter. A doctor will place a soft tube called a catheter in your b...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] A kidney transplant places a healthy kidney from another person into your body. The kidney may come from someone who has just died. Your doctor will place your name on a waiting list for a kidney. A family member or friend m...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Conservative management means your doctors take care of you without dialysis or a transplant. The doctors may give you medicines that make you feel more comfortable. You can have conservative management in your...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] If you have kidney failure, learn about the treatments and think about which one best fits you. Talk with people who are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Ask what is good and bad about each treatment. If...
<s>[INST] What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] Eating healthy foods can help you keep up your energy and strength. All dialysis and transplant centers have a dietitian. The dietitian helps people with kidney failure learn about healthy food choices. You should talk with...
<s>[INST] What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] - Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer filter your blood well enough to keep you healthy. - The treatments for kidney failure are - hemodialysis - peritoneal dialysis - a kidney transplant - conservati...
<s>[INST] What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How Its Treated ? [/INST] You and your doctor will work together to choose a treatment that's best for you. The publications of the NIDDK Kidney Failure Series can help you learn about the specific issues you will face. Booklets ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Peyronies disease is a disorder in which scar tissue, called a plaque, forms in the penisthe male organ used for urination and sex. The plaque builds up inside the tissues of a thick, elastic membrane called the tunica albuginea. The most common area for the plaque ...
<s>[INST] What causes Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Medical experts do not know the exact cause of Peyronies disease. Many believe that Peyronies disease may be the result of - acute injury to the penis - chronic, or repeated, injury to the penis - autoimmune diseasea disorder in which the bodys immu...
<s>[INST] How many people are affected by Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Researchers estimate that Peyronies disease may affect 1 to 23 percent of men between 40 and 70 years of age.1 However, the actual occurrence of Peyronies disease may be higher due to mens embarrassment and health care providers limited reporting.1...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] The signs and symptoms of Peyronies disease may include - hard lumps on one or more sides of the penis - pain during sexual intercourse or during an erection - a curve in the penis either with or without an erection - narrowing or shor...
<s>[INST] What are the complications of Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Complications of Peyronies disease may include - the inability to have sexual intercourse - ED - anxiety, or stress, about sexual abilities or the appearance of the penis - stress on a relationship with a sexual partner - problem...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] A urologist diagnoses Peyronies disease based on - a medical and family history - a physical exam - imaging tests Medical and Family History Taking a medical and family history is one of the first things a urolo...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] A urologist may treat Peyronies disease with nonsurgical treatments or surgery. The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and restore and maintain the ability to have intercourse. Men with small plaques, minimal penile curvature, no pain...
<s>[INST] How to prevent Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Researchers do not know how to prevent Peyronies disease. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing Peyronies disease. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Peyronie's Disease ? [/INST] - Peyronies disease is a disorder in which scar tissue, called a plaque, forms in the penisthe male organ used for urination and sex. - Medical experts do not know the exact cause of Peyronies disease. Many believe that Peyronies disease may be the result of ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Gastritis ? [/INST] Gastritis is a condition in which the stomachliningknown as the mucosais inflamed, or swollen. The stomach lining contains glands that produce stomach acid and an enzyme called pepsin. The stomach acid breaks down food and pepsin digests protein. A thick layer of mucus coats...
<s>[INST] What causes Gastritis ? [/INST] Common causes of gastritis include - Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection - damage to the stomach lining, which leads to reactive gastritis - an autoimmune response H. pylori infection. H. pylori is a type of bacteriaorganisms that may ...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Gastritis ? [/INST] Some people who have gastritis have pain or discomfort in the upper part of the abdomenthe area between the chest and hips. However, many people with gastritis do not have any signs and symptoms. The relationship between gastritis and a person's symptoms is not cl...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Gastritis ? [/INST] Erosive gastritis may cause ulcers or erosions in the stomach lining that can bleed. Signs and symptoms of bleeding in the stomach include - shortness of breath - dizziness or feeling faint - red blood in vomit - black, tarry stools - red bloo...
<s>[INST] What are the complications of Gastritis ? [/INST] The complications of chronic gastritis may include - peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are sores involving the lining of the stomach or duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. NSAID use and H. pylori gastritis increase the chance of devel...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Gastritis ? [/INST] A health care provider diagnoses gastritis based on the following: - medical history - physical exam - upper GI endoscopy - other tests Medical History Taking a medical history may help the health care provider diagnose...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Gastritis ? [/INST] Health care providers treat gastritis with medications to - reduce the amount of acid in the stomach - treat the underlying cause Reduce the Amount of Acid in the Stomach The stomach lining of a person with ga...
<s>[INST] How to prevent Gastritis ? [/INST] People may be able to reduce their chances of getting gastritis by preventing H. pylori infection. No one knows for sure how H. pylori infection spreads, so prevention is difficult. To help prevent infection, health care providers advise people to - wash th...
<s>[INST] What to do for Gastritis ? [/INST] Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a major role in causing or preventing gastritis. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Gastritis ? [/INST] - Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach liningknown as the mucosais inflamed, or swollen. - Common causes of gastritis include Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, damage to the stomach lining, and an autoimmune response. - Some people who have gastritis hav...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 ? [/INST] MEN1 is an inherited disorder that causes tumors in the endocrine glands and the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. MEN1 is sometimes called multiple endocrine adenomatosis or Wermer's syndrome, after one of the first doctors to recogn...
<s>[INST] What to do for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 ? [/INST] - Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited disorder that causes hormone-secreting tumors in the duodenum and the endocrine glands-most often the parathyroid, pancreas, and pituitary. - Overactive parathyroid glands can lead to ti...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronicor long lastingdisease in which the body's immune system attacks the normal components, or cells, of the liver and causes inflammation and liver damage. The immune system normally protects people from infection by identifying and d...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] Autoimmune diseases are disorders in which the body's immune system attacks the body's own cells and organs with proteins called autoantibodies; this process is called autoimmunity. The body's immune system normally makes large numbers of proteins...
<s>[INST] What causes Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] A combination of autoimmunity, environmental triggers, and a genetic predisposition can lead to autoimmune hepatitis. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] Autoimmune hepatitis is classified into several types. Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis is the most common form in North America. Type 1 can occur at any age; however, it most often starts in adolescence or young adulthood. About 70 percent of people with type 1 autoim...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] The most common symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis are - fatigue - joint pain - nausea - loss of appetite - pain or discomfort over the liver - skin rashes - dark yellow urine - light-colored stools - jaundice, or yellowing of the...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] A health care provider will make a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis based on symptoms, a physical exam, blood tests, and a liver biopsy. A health care provider performs a physical exam and reviews the person's health history, including the use ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] Treatment for autoimmune hepatitis includes medication to suppress, or slow down, an overactive immune system. Treatment may also include a liver transplant. Treatment works best when autoimmune hepatitis is diagnosed early. People w...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] People with autoimmune hepatitis and cirrhosis are at risk of developing liver cancer. A health care provider will monitor the person with a regular ultrasound examination of the liver. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sou...
<s>[INST] What to do for Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing autoimmune hepatitis. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Autoimmune Hepatitis ? [/INST] - Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronicor long lastingdisease in which the body's immune system attacks the liver and causes inflammation and damage. - Autoimmune hepatitis is a serious condition that may worsen over time if not treated. Autoimmune hepatitis can lea...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenumthe first part of the small intestinein the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition is also called rapid gastric emptying. Dumping syndrome has two forms, bas...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusthe opening where stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. The upper ...
<s>[INST] What causes Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] Dumping syndrome is caused by problems with the storage of food particles in the stomach and emptying of particles into the duodenum. Early dumping syndrome results from rapid movement of fluid into the intestine following a sudden addition of a large amount of food fro...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] The symptoms of early and late dumping syndrome are different and vary from person to person. Early dumping syndrome symptoms may include - nausea - vomiting - abdominal pain and cramping - diarrhea - feeling uncomfortably full or bloat...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] A health care provider will diagnose dumping syndrome primarily on the basis of symptoms. A scoring system helps differentiate dumping syndrome from other GI problems. The scoring system assigns points to each symptom and the total points result in a score. A person...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] Treatment for dumping syndrome includes changes in eating, diet, and nutrition; medication; and, in some cases, surgery. Many people with dumping syndrome have mild symptoms that improve over time with simple dietary changes. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What to do for Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] The first step to minimizing symptoms of dumping syndrome involves changes in eating, diet, and nutrition, and may include - eating five or six small meals a day instead of three larger meals - delaying liquid intake until at least 30 minutes after ...
<s>[INST] What to do for Dumping Syndrome ? [/INST] - Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenumthe first part of the small intestinein the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. - Dumping syndrome has two forms, based on when symptoms occur: - early dumping ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Kidney dysplasia is a condition in which the internal structures of one or both of a fetus kidneys do not develop normally while in the womb. During normal development, two thin tubes of muscle called ureters grow into the kidneys and branch out to form a network of t...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, which is compose...
<s>[INST] What causes Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Genetic factors can cause kidney dysplasia. Genes pass information from both parents to the child and determine the childs traits. Sometimes, parents may pass a gene that has changed, or mutated, causing kidney dysplasia. Genetic syndromes that affect m...
<s>[INST] How many people are affected by Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Kidney dysplasia is a common condition. Scientists estimate that kidney dysplasia affects about one in 4,000 babies.1 This estimate may be low because some people with kidney dysplasia are never diagnosed with the condition. About half of the babies ...
<s>[INST] What are the symptoms of Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Many babies with kidney dysplasia in only one kidney have no signs of the condition. In some cases, the affected kidney may be enlarged at birth and may cause pain. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What are the complications of Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] The complications of kidney dysplasia can include - hydronephrosis of the working kidney. A baby with kidney dysplasia in only one kidney might have other urinary tract defects. When other defects in the urinary tract block the flow of...
<s>[INST] How to diagnose Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Health care providers may be able to diagnose kidney dysplasia during a womans pregnancy using a fetal ultrasound, also called a fetal sonogram. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of t...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] If the condition is limited to one kidney and the baby has no signs of kidney dysplasia, no treatment may be necessary. However, the baby should have regular checkups that include - checking blood pressure. - testing blood to measure ki...
<s>[INST] How to prevent Kidney Dysplasia ? [/INST] Researchers have not found a way to prevent kidney dysplasia caused by genetic factors or certain genetic syndromes. Pregnant women can prevent kidney dysplasia by avoiding the use of certain prescription medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy. Pregnant women ...