Question 1

how do you define end-stage renal disease?

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See Below: End stage renal disease is stage five CKD or GFR 15 or less. Dialysis is started when the function of the kidneys is inadequate to remove the metabolic byproducts of metabolism. In practice this is usually determined by measuring gfr. Most people have to start dialysis when GFR drops to 10-15 though it may have to be started higher or lower than that.

Question 2

ct scan showed 1.4x1.4 cm ill defined mass right hilum.too small to biopsy? 2.5cmx1.5 cm lymph node between aorta and ivc below renal hilum.concerns?

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Lymph nodes: Difficult issue,from your description the larger node might be amenable to biopsy.Why are you having the CT performed? Short term follow up CT or other additional imaging should help

Question 3

what causes renal problems?

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Many conditions: Urinary infection,kidney stones, diabetese, blood pressure,tumors in the kidney, multiple cyst in the kidneys and many others

Question 4

what are common renal problems?

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Some thoughts: 26 million americans have some from of kidney disease. Typically the cause of this is related to a history of diabetes or hypertension. Other kidney diseases, although less common includes those related to kidney stones, genetic diseases (polycystic kidney disease), intrinsic kidney diseases (glomerularnephritis) etc. Great question!

Question 5

what exactly is renal insuffiency?

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Inadequate removal: Of waste products and toxins from blood by the kidneys is called renal insufficiency.

Question 6

what does fullness of bilateral renal collecting systems mean?

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Renal anatomy: The solid tissue of the kidney is divided into an outer cortex and inner medulla. The blood is filtered and urine and is produced here. Urine is emptied into the collecting system of the renal pelvis. The ureters then transport urine to the bladder. Prominence or enlargement of the collecting system can sometimes indicate obstruction to this outflow. Bilateral means it is seen on both sides.

Question 7

dear sir
what is healthy renal profile??give me figures and percentages??

Accepted Answer

Renal Profile: Testing laboratories identify a group of tests, blood and serum, for assessing kidney health and function. The standard profile includes:  serum creatinine, blood urea -Nitrogen (BUN), sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, albumin, calcium, phosphate, 25-OH vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, and urine studies: urinalysis, urine albumin and/or protein, creatinine - as ratio

Question 8

what is the medical term for a diagnostic examination of the renal output?

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Renal output: Measure how much you pee is the simplest one. in Liters per day.

Question 9

mlld renal paraecmol disses rt kid siz86mm lt kid siz112mm can l normal life prosibal?

Accepted Answer

Certainly.: Normal life is possible with even one kidney, but you will want to protect that kidney carefully.  Discuss your kidney health with your doctor and be careful with diet, exercise and avoid injuries

Question 10

what is renal gel and why is it used?

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Renagel: Renagel is a phosphorus binder.  It is used by people with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease to help treat high phosphorus levels in the blood.  You take them with your meals and they bind the phosphorus in foods preventing it from building up in the blood.

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What is the medical term for a diagnostic examination of the renal output?

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