Question 1

please describe the types of kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Following: Cystic disease: polycystic or multi cystic. Infectious: pyelonephritis, abscess. Hydronephrosis. Stone disease: solitary, multiple or nephrolcalcinosis. Nephrotic syndrome. Glomerulonephritis various types. Kidney malignancies/cancers, wilms in kids, adenocarcinoma, transitional cell cancer etc. Benign tumors: oncocytoma, hamartoma (tuberous sclerosis}, renal artery stenosis . Trauma: rupture etc.

Question 2

what is chronic kidney disease?

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IREVERSIBLE KIDNEY : Chronic kidney disease is progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months and years  and is detected by increase in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine level and reduced glomerular filtration rate.It may be result of several systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension and glomerulonephritis.It has been been classified in five stages, the end stage requires dialysis or renal transpla.

Question 3

what causes chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Many things: leading causes are diabetes and high blood pressure, autoimmune disease (like Lupus) affects the kidney and congenital diseases also.  toxic chemicals and drugs can harm the renal system. You should review your case with your physician to determine the proper investigation and treatment

Question 4

does kidney disease run in families?

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Certain types do: Not always but certain causes do, like fsgs (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) and pckd (polycystic kidney disease), while other causes aren't.

Question 5

can chronic kidney disease be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic kidney disease occurs predominantly from diabetes or hypertension over a period of months to years.  Unfortunately, this damage is irreversible.

Question 6

is gatorade linked to kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

No!: Gatorade is not linked to any kidney disease that I have seen or heard about in 20 years of nephrology practice.

Question 7

is protandim good for kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Protandim: There is no scientific proof that it bis good for your kidneys.

Question 8

what is the reason for kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes, High BP: Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes for kidney disease. However there are very many other reasons the kidneys may be damaged or function abnormally.  The kidneys not only remove toxic wastes from the body but also keep many things in balance including salt and water, blood pressure, potassium, pH, hemoglobin, uric acid, and many other critical body components!

Question 9

could kidney disease run in my family?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are certain kidney disease that run in families that you should be aware about.  Some disease such as IgA nephropathy, adult cystic kidney disease and lupus run in families and can cause significant renal impairment.

Question 10

what does stage 3 kidney disease mean?

Accepted Answer

Loss of function: Kidneys of human body has millions of microscopic filters to eliminate waste , called glomurali , due to diabetes , blood pressure , and age  etc we lose them , non reversible  filtration rate will decrease , as more of them are gone, ultimately  leads to end stage renal failure  dialysis is required ,   , stage iii  a rate will be 45-59 ml/mint   in stage iii b  will be 30 - 44   ml/ mnt.

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