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considerations | What to do for Ectopic Kidney ? | Eating, diet, and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing an ectopic kidney. |
considerations | What to do for Ectopic Kidney ? | - An ectopic kidney is a birth defect in which a kidney is located below, above, or on the opposite side of its usual position. - Factors that may lead to an ectopic kidney include - poor development of a kidney bud - a defect in the kidney tissue responsible for prompting the kidney to move to its usual posit... |
information | What is (are) Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis, which is highly contagious and extremely common. Viral gastroenteritis causes millions of cases of diarrhea each year.
Anyone can get vira... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Viral Gastroenteritis ? | The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are
- watery diarrhea - vomiting
Other symptoms include
- headache - fever - chills - abdominal pain
Symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure to a gastroenteritis-causing virus and last... |
complications | What are the complications of Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Dehydration is the most common complication of viral gastroenteritis. When someone does not drink enough fluids to replace those that are lost through vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration can result. When dehydrated, the body does not have enough fluids to keep the proper balance of important salts or minerals, known as ... |
causes | What causes Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Four types of viruses cause most cases of viral gastroenteritis.
Rotavirus
Rotavirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis among infants and young children. Rotavirus infections are most common in infants 3 to 15 months old. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure. Rotavir... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Viral gastroenteritis is usually diagnosed based on symptoms alone. People who have symptoms that are severe or last for more than a few days may want to see a health care provider for additional tests. A health care provider may ask for a stool sample to test for rotavirus or norovirus or to rule out bacteria or paras... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Most cases of viral gastroenteritis resolve over time without specific treatment. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and prevent complications.
Over-the-counter medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pep... |
considerations | What to do for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | The following steps may help relieve the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis in adults:
- drinking plenty of liquids such as fruit juices, sports drinks, caffeine-free soft drinks, and broths to replace fluids and electrolytes - sipping small amounts of clear liquids or sucking on ice chips if vomiting ... |
prevention | How to prevent Viral Gastroenteritis ? | People can reduce their chances of getting or spreading viral gastroenteritis if they
- wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for 20 seconds after using the bathroom or changing diapers and before eating or handling food - disinfect contaminated surfaces such as countertops and baby cha... |
considerations | What to do for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | - Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis, which is highly contagious and extremely common. - The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. - Dehydration is the mo... |
information | What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | CKD usually takes a long time to develop and does not go away. In CKD, the kidneys continue to workjust not as well as they should. Wastes may build up so gradually that the body becomes used to having those wastes in the blood. Salts containing phosphorus and potassium may rise to unsafe levels, causing heart and bone... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults? ? | Millions of Americans are at risk for developing CKD because they have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. High blood glucose levels put people with diabetes at risk for heart disease, stroke, amputation, and eye and kidney problems. People with high blood pressure are at risk for damaged blood vessels, including t... |
information | What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes must choose foods carefully to control their blood glucose, the bodys main source of energy. Following a meal plan to keep blood glucose at a healthy level may prevent CKD from developing.
People with diabetes should talk with their health care provider abou... |
information | What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | As blood pressure rises, the risk of damage to the arteries, heart, brain, and kidneys increases. Controlling blood pressure through healthy food choices and regular physical activity can delay or prevent the development of CKD.
Blood pressure is expressed as two numbers. The top number represents the ... |
information | What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | MNT is the use of nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian to help promote a medical or health goal. A doctor may refer a patient to a registered dietitian to help with the patients food plan. Many insurance policies cover MNT when recommended by a doctor. Anyone who qualifies for Medicare can receive a benefit f... |
considerations | What to do for Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | - Controlling blood glucose and blood pressure through healthy food choices is an important step toward slowing or stopping the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). - The kidneys remove wastes and extra water from the blood and make urine. - Millions of Americans are at risk for developing CKD because they ha... |
information | What is (are) What I need to know about Gas ? | Gas is air in the digestive tract. Gas leaves the body when people burp through the mouth or pass gas through the anus*the opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool leaves the body.
Everyone has gas. Burping and passing gas are normal. Many people believe that they burp or pass gas too ofte... |
causes | What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine.
*See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the underlined words.
You typically swallow a small amount of air when you eat and drink. You swallow more air w... |
causes | What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. Foods that cause gas for one person may not cause gas for someone else. Some foods that contain carbohydrates and may cause gas are
- beans - vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms, artichokes, and asp... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Gas ? | The most common symptoms of gas are:
- Burping. Burping once in awhile, especially during and after meals, is normal. If you burp very often, you may be swallowing too much air. Some people with digestive problems swallow air on purpose and burp because they believe it will help them feel better. - Pa... |
causes | What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | You can try to find the cause of gas by keeping a diary of what you eat and drink and how often you burp, pass gas, or have other symptoms. The diary may help you identify the foods that cause you to have gas.
Talk with your health care provider if
- gas symptoms often bother you - yo... |
treatment | What are the treatments for What I need to know about Gas ? | You can try to treat gas on your own, before seeing your health care provider, if you think you have too much.
Swallowing less air and changing what you eat can help prevent or reduce gas. Try the following tips:
- Eat more slowly. - If you smoke, quit or cut down. - If you wear dent... |
considerations | What to do for What I need to know about Gas ? | Your eating habits and diet affect the amount of gas you have. For example, eating and drinking too fast can cause you to swallow more air. And you may have more gas after you eat certain carbohydrates.
Track what you eat and your gas symptoms to find out what foods cause you to have more gas. Avoid or... |
considerations | What to do for What I need to know about Gas ? | - Gas is air in the digestive tract. - Everyone has gas. Burping and passing gas are normal. - Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine. - Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. - Foods that cause gas for one person may no... |
information | What is (are) Hemorrhoids ? | Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine leading to the anus. The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract where bowel contents leave the body.
External hemorrhoids are located under the skin aroun... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Hemorrhoids ? | The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood on stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement. Internal hemorrhoids that are not prolapsed are usually not painful. Prolapsed hemorrhoids often cause pain, discomfort, and anal itching.
Blood clots may form in... |
frequency | How many people are affected by Hemorrhoids ? | About 75 percent of people will have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.1 Hemorrhoids are most common among adults ages 45 to 65.2 Hemorrhoids are also common in pregnant women. |
causes | What causes Hemorrhoids ? | Swelling in the anal or rectal veins causes hemorrhoids. Several factors may cause this swelling, including
- chronic constipation or diarrhea - straining during bowel movements - sitting on the toilet for long periods of time - a lack of fiber in the diet
Another cause of hemorrhoi... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Hemorrhoids ? | The doctor will examine the anus and rectum to determine whether a person has hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid symptoms are similar to the symptoms of other anorectal problems, such as fissures, abscesses, warts, and polyps.
The doctor will perform a physical exam to look for visible hemorrhoids. A digital rect... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Hemorrhoids ? | At-home Treatments
Simple diet and lifestyle changes often reduce the swelling of hemorrhoids and relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. Eating a high-fiber diet can make stools softer and easier to pass, reducing the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining.
Fiber is a substance found in pla... |
considerations | What to do for Hemorrhoids ? | - Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. - Hemorrhoids are not dangerous or life threatening, and symptoms usually go away within a few days. - A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by a doctor is important any time a person notices bleeding from the rectum or blood in... |
information | What is (are) Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Growth failure is a complication of CKD in which children do not grow as expected. When a child is below the third percentilemeaning 97 percent of children the same age and gender are tallerhe or she has growth failure.1 CKD is kidney disease that does not go away with treatment and tends to get worse over time.
... |
information | What is (are) Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | 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 of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than... |
causes | What causes Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Researchers have found that many factors cause growth failure in children with CKD. In addition to removing wastes and extra fluid from the blood, the kidneys perform important functions for a childs growth. Understanding normal kidney function and growth helps families understand what causes growth failure in children... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Health care providers treat growth failure in children with CKD with
- changes in eating, diet, and nutrition - medications - growth hormone therapy
Most children with growth failure grow to about one-third of their adult height within the first two years of life; therefore, it is im... |
considerations | What to do for Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Children with CKD may lose their appetite or lack the energy to eat. To treat growth failure in children, a health care provider may recommend dietary changes, such as
- adding calcium. Children with CKD should get the recommended level of calcium for their age from their diet or from calcium supplemen... |
considerations | What to do for Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease ? | - Growth failure is a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in which children do not grow as expected. - Health care providers use charts to monitor the growth of children with CKD and look for signs of growth failure. - Researchers have found that many factors cause growth failure in children with CKD. - Hea... |
information | What is (are) Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Mineral and bone disorder in CKD occurs when damaged kidneys and abnormal hormone levels cause calcium and phosphorus levels in a persons blood to be out of balance. Mineral and bone disorder commonly occurs in people with CKD and affects most people with kidney failure receiving dialysis.
In the past,... |
information | What is (are) Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Chronic kidney disease is kidney damage that occurs slowly over many years, often due to diabetes or high blood pressure. Once damaged, the kidneys cant filter blood as they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in the body and other problems that can harm a persons health, including mineral and bone disorde... |
causes | What causes Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Chronic kidney disease causes mineral and bone disorder because the kidneys do not properly balance the mineral levels in the body. The kidneys
- stop activating calcitriol. The low levels of calcitriol in the body create an imbalance of calcium in the blood. - do not remove the phosphorus in the bloo... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | In adults, symptoms of mineral and bone disorder in CKD may not appear until bone changes have taken place for many years. For this reason, people often refer to the disease as a silent crippler. Eventually, a person with the condition may begin to feel bone and joint pain.
Mineral an... |
complications | What are the complications of Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | The complications of mineral and bone disorder in CKD include slowed bone growth and deformities, and heart and blood vessel problems.
Slowed Bone Growth and Deformities
Damaged kidneys must work harder to clear phosphorus from the body. High levels of phosphorus cause lower levels of ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | A health care provider diagnoses mineral and bone disorder in CKD with
- a family and medical history - a physical exam - a blood test - a bone biopsy - an x-ray
Family and Medical History
Taking a medical and family history is one of the first things a health care... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | Treating mineral and bone disorder in CKD includes preventing damage to bones by controlling parathyroid hormone levels through changes in eating, diet, and nutrition; medications and supplements; and dialysis. If these treatments do not bring parathyroid hormone levels under control, a health care provider may remove ... |
considerations | What to do for Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease ? | - Mineral and bone disorder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when damaged kidneys and abnormal hormone levels cause calcium and phosphorus levels in a persons blood to be out of balance. Mineral and bone disorder commonly occurs in people with CKD and affects most people with kidney failure receiving dialysis. -... |
information | What is (are) Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when one or more tumors form in the pancreas and duodenum. The tumors, called gastrinomas, release large amounts of gastrin that cause the stomach to produce large amounts of acid. Normally, the body releases small amounts of gastrin after eating, which triggers... |
information | What is (are) Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | The stomach, duodenum, and pancreas are digestive organs that break down food and liquid.
- The stomach stores swallowed food and liquid. The muscle action of the lower part of the stomach mixes the food and liquid with digestive juice. Partially digested food and liquid slowly move into the duodenum a... |
causes | What causes Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | Experts do not know the exact cause of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. About 25 to 30 percent of gastrinomas are caused by an inherited genetic disorder called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).1 MEN1 causes hormone-releasing tumors in the endocrine glands and the duodenum. Symptoms of MEN1 include increased hormo... |
frequency | How many people are affected by Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is rare and only occurs in about one in every 1 million people.1 Although anyone can get Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, the disease is more common among men 30 to 50 years old. A child who has a parent with MEN1 is also at increased risk for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.2 |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome signs and symptoms are similar to those of peptic ulcers. A dull or burning pain felt anywhere between the navel and midchest is the most common symptom of a peptic ulcer. This discomfort usually
- occurs when the stomach is emptybetween meals or during the nightand may be br... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | A person who has any of the following emergency symptoms should call or see a health care provider right away:
- chest pain - sharp, sudden, persistent, and severe stomach pain - red blood in stool or black stools - red blood in vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
These sy... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | A health care provider diagnoses Zollinger-Ellison syndrome based on the following:
- medical history - physical exam - signs and symptoms - blood tests - upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy - imaging tests to look for gastrinomas - measurement of stomach acid
Medical History
... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | A health care provider treats Zollinger-Ellison syndrome with medications to reduce gastric acid secretion and with surgery to remove gastrinomas. A health care provider sometimes uses chemotherapymedications to shrink tumorswhen tumors are too widespread to remove with surgery.
Medications
... |
considerations | What to do for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |
considerations | What to do for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ? | - Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when one or more tumors form in the pancreas and duodenum. - Experts do not know the exact cause of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. - About 25 to 30 percent of gastrinomas are caused by an inherited genetic disorder called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (ME... |
information | What is (are) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | Hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, is a kidney condition that happens when red blood cells are destroyed and block the kidneys' filtering system. Red blood cells contain hemoglobinan iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color and carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
When the ki... |
information | What is (are) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | 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 of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than... |
causes | What causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | The most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome in children is an Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection of the digestive system. The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal, or GI, tracta series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusand other organs that help the body ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | A child with hemolytic uremic syndrome may develop signs and symptoms similar to those seen with gastroenteritisan inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine such as
- vomiting - bloody diarrhea - abdominal pain - fever and chills - headache
As ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | A health care provider diagnoses hemolytic uremic syndrome with
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - urine tests - a blood test - a stool test - kidney biopsy
Medical and Family History
Taking a medical and family history is one of the first things a... |
complications | What are the complications of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | Most children who develop hemolytic uremic syndrome and its complications recover without permanent damage to their health.1
However, children with hemolytic uremic syndrome may have serious and sometimes life-threatening complications, including
- acute kidney injury - high blood pre... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | A health care provider will treat a child with hemolytic uremic syndrome by addressing
- urgent symptoms and preventing complications - acute kidney injury - chronic kidney disease (CKD)
In most cases, health care providers do not treat children with hemolytic uremic syndrome with an... |
prevention | How to prevent Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | Parents and caregivers can help prevent childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome due to E. coli O157:H7 by
- avoiding unclean swimming areas - avoiding unpasteurized milk, juice, and cider - cleaning utensils and food surfaces often - cooking meat to an internal temperature of at least 160 F - defrostin... |
considerations | What to do for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | At the beginning of the illness, children with hemolytic uremic syndrome may need IV nutrition or supplements to help maintain fluid balance in the body. Some children may need to follow a low-salt diet to help prevent swelling and high blood pressure.
Health care providers will encourage children with... |
considerations | What to do for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | - Hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, is a kidney condition that happens when red blood cells are destroyed and block the kidneys' filtering system. - The most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome in children is an Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection of the digestive system. - Normally, harmless strains, or type... |
information | What is (are) Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ? | Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter your blood inside your body. Doctors call this lining the peritoneum. A doctor will place a soft tube, called a catheter, in your belly a few weeks before you start treatment.
When you start ... |
information | What is (are) Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ? | The two types of peritoneal dialysis are continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysisalso called CAPDand automated peritoneal dialysiswhich doctors sometimes call APD or continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis. After learning about the types of peritoneal dialysis, you can choose the type that best fits your schedu... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ? | Your health care team will perform several tests to tell if your dialysis exchanges are removing enough wastes. These tests are especially important during the first weeks of treatment to determine whether your schedule is adequate.
Peritoneal Equilibration Test
For a peritoneal equili... |
considerations | What to do for Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ? | Eating the right foods can help you feel better while on peritoneal dialysis. Talk with your dialysis centers dietitian to find a meal plan that works for you. Your dietary needs will depend on your treatment and other factors such as your weight and activity level. Staying healthy with CKD requires watching what is in... |
considerations | What to do for Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ? | - Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter your blood inside your body. - The two types of peritoneal dialysis are continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis. - The most common problem with peritoneal dialysis is p... |
considerations | What to do for Facing the Challenges of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children ? | 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 with CKD requires paying close attention to the following elements of a die... |
considerations | What to do for Facing the Challenges of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children ? | - Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may have a negative self-image and may have relationship problems with family members due to the stress of living with a chronic disease. The condition can lead to behavior problems and make participating in school and extracurricular activities more difficult. - CKD can ca... |
information | What is (are) Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, Cushing's syndrome is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes, along with poorly c... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome ? | Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary, but most people with the disorder have upper body obesity, a rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and relatively slender arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates.
Other signs appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and th... |
causes | What causes Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for too long. Many people develop Cushing's syndrome because they take glucocorticoids-steroid hormones that are chemically similar to naturally produced cortisolsuch as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome ? | Diagnosis is based on a review of a person's medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests. X rays of the adrenal or pituitary glands can be useful in locating tumors.
Tests to Diagnose Cushing's Syndrome
No single lab test is perfect and usually several are needed. The... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Cushing's Syndrome ? | Treatment depends on the specific reason for excess cortisol and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or the use of cortisol-inhibiting drugs. If the cause is long-term use of glucocorticoid hormones to treat another disorder, the doctor will gradually reduce the dosage to the lowest dose adequate for control ... |
considerations | What to do for Cushing's Syndrome ? | - Cushing's syndrome is a disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. - Typical signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include upper body obesity, a rounded face, skin that bruises easily and heals poorly, weakened bones, excess body hair growth and menstrual i... |
information | What is (are) Indigestion ? | Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen.
Indigestion is common in adults and can occur once in a while or as often as every day. |
causes | What causes Indigestion ? | Indigestion can be caused by a condition in the digestive tract such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, cancer, or abnormality of the pancreas or bile ducts. If the condition improves or resolves, the symptoms of indigestion usually improve.
Sometimes a person has indigest... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Indigestion ? | Most people with indigestion experience more than one of the following symptoms:
- Fullness during a meal. The person feels overly full soon after the meal starts and cannot finish the meal. - Bothersome fullness after a meal. The person feels overly full after a mealit may feel like the food is stayi... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Indigestion ? | To diagnose indigestion, the doctor asks about the person's current symptoms and medical history and performs a physical examination. The doctor may order x rays of the stomach and small intestine.
The doctor may perform blood, breath, or stool tests if the type of bacteria that causes peptic ulcer dis... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Indigestion ? | Some people may experience relief from symptoms of indigestion by
- eating several small, low-fat meals throughout the day at a slow pace - refraining from smoking - abstaining from consuming coffee, carbonated beverages, and alcohol - stopping use of medications that may irritate the stomach lining... |
considerations | What to do for Indigestion ? | - Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen. - Indigestion can be caused by a condition in the digestive tract such as gastroesophageal reflux disease... |
information | What is (are) IgA Nephropathy ? | IgA nephropathy, also known as Bergers disease, is a kidney disease that occurs when IgA deposits build up in the kidneys, causing inflammation that damages kidney tissues. IgA is an antibodya protein made by the immune system to protect the body from foreign substances such as bacteria or viruses. Most people with IgA... |
causes | What causes IgA Nephropathy ? | Scientists think that IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disease, meaning that the disease is due to the bodys immune system harming the kidneys.
People with IgA nephropathy have an increased blood level of IgA that contains less of a special sugar, galactose, than normal. This galactose-deficient... |
frequency | How many people are affected by IgA Nephropathy ? | IgA nephropathy is one of the most common kidney diseases, other than those caused by diabetes or high blood pressure.1
IgA nephropathy can occur at any age, although the first evidence of kidney disease most frequently appears when people are in their teens to late 30s.2 IgA nephropathy in the United ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of IgA Nephropathy ? | In its early stages, IgA nephropathy may have no symptoms; it can be silent for years or even decades. Once symptoms appear, the most common one is hematuria, or blood in the urine. Hematuria can be a sign of damaged glomeruli. Blood in the urine may appear during or soon after a cold, sore throat, or other respiratory... |
complications | What are the complications of IgA Nephropathy ? | Complications of IgA nephropathy include
- high blood pressure - acute kidney failuresudden and temporary loss of kidney function - chronic kidney failurereduced kidney function over a period of time - nephrotic syndromea collection of symptoms that indicate kidney damage; symptoms include albuminur... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose IgA Nephropathy ? | A health care provider diagnoses kidney disease with
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - urine tests - a blood test
Medical and Family History
Taking a medical and family history may help a health care provider diagnose kidney disease.
... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose IgA Nephropathy ? | Currently, health care providers do not use blood or urine tests as reliable ways to diagnose IgA nephropathy; therefore, the diagnosis of IgA nephropathy requires a kidney biopsy.
A kidney biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small piece of kidney tissue for examination with a microscope. A he... |
treatment | What are the treatments for IgA Nephropathy ? | Researchers have not yet found a specific cure for IgA nephropathy. Once the kidneys are scarred, they cannot be repaired. Therefore, the ultimate goal of IgA nephropathy treatment is to prevent or delay end-stage kidney disease. A health care provider may prescribe medications to
- control a persons b... |
prevention | How to prevent IgA Nephropathy ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent IgA nephropathy. People with a family history of IgA nephropathy should talk with their health care provider to find out what steps they can take to keep their kidneys healthy, such as controlling their blood pressure and keeping their blood cholesterol at healthy levels. |
considerations | What to do for IgA Nephropathy ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing IgA nephropathy. Health care providers may recommend that people with kidney disease, such as IgA nephropathy, make dietary changes such as
- limiting dietary sodium, often from salt, to help reduce edema a... |
considerations | What to do for IgA Nephropathy ? | - Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, also known as Bergers disease, is a kidney disease that occurs when IgA deposits build up in the kidneys, causing inflammation that damages kidney tissues. - Scientists think that IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disease, meaning that the disease is due to the bodys immune ... |
information | What is (are) Urinary Tract Infections in Children ? | A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbesorganisms too small to be seen without a microscopeincluding fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are rapidly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. ... |
information | What is (are) Urinary Tract Infections in Children ? | The urinary tract is the bodys drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist and located below the ribs, one on each side of the spine, toward the middle of t... |
causes | What causes Urinary Tract Infections in Children ? | Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel. The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes the vast majority of UTIs. The urinary tract has several systems to prevent infection. The points where the ureters attach to the bladder act like one-way valves to prevent urine from backing up, or refluxing, towar... |
frequency | How many people are affected by Urinary Tract Infections in Children ? | Urinary tract infections affect about 3 percent of children in the United States every year. UTIs account for more than 1 million visits to pediatricians offices every year.1 |
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