Question 1

can you please explain the function of a kidney?

Accepted Answer

There are many: 1) regulate body's fluid & eletrolyte balance. This is done by first filtering water & electrolytes from blood & reabsorbing as much as body requires. 2) eliminates waste products of muscle & protein metabolism (primarily BUN & creatinine). 3) hormonal function: erythropoetin production which regulates red blood cell production & renin which helps to regulate blood pressure.

Question 2

help please? what are the functions of a healthy kidney?

Accepted Answer

The following: Filters impurities from blood stream,  nitrogenous waste from protein metabolism, blood urea nitrogen ; creatinine. Manages fluid/water balance in the body by first filtering ; reabsorbing as much as needed. More that is reabsorbed more concentrated urine becomes ; vice versa. Controls electrolyte balance of salt, potassium, chloride, acid ; base.Helps with BP control. Makes erythropoetin for rbcs.

Question 3

please tell me, could people live surely for more than 40 years with one kidney.?

Accepted Answer

Having one kidney: I will change your question before I answer it to: Can a person live for more that 40 years with one kidney? The answer to that question is "Yes".  Kidney donors have only one remaining kidney and their donation does not shorten their lives. I trust this answer helps you.

Question 4

please describe the minimum age for kidney donation?

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18 yrs and above: Living donors should be in good overall physical and mental health and older than 18
years of age.Please see this link for more info
http://www.Unos.Org/docs/living_donation.Pdf.

Question 5

i have right hypoplastic kidney. please give me the solution

Accepted Answer

Symptom based: If this is a result of a study done with no specific symptoms maintain good hydration and let your doc know. If you have symptoms the solution will be directed towards your symptoms. There are lots of people living a normal life with only 1 kidney.

Question 6

please help! what is the basis for being a kidney donor match?

Accepted Answer

1st same blood type: Then blood is tested to see if donor ; recipient white cells match so that risk of post-transplant kidney rejection by recipient is minimized.

Question 7

please tell me what should we be doing to keep our kidneys healthy?

Accepted Answer

A lot: 1- everything you would do to avoid coronary heart disease will benefit kidney health: don't smoke, do exercise, do watch your weight , cholesterol and  blood sugar, and do watch your blood pressure. 2- Avoid medications that cause kidney damage such as  NSAIDS, and certain antibiotics. 3- include a urinalysis in your check up to detect trouble early.

Question 8

my kidneys hurt, and i don't know why, please, can anybody help me?

Accepted Answer

You need work up : Pain in the back where kidneys are located can be muscular or could be from kidney stones (most common), infection, lack of blood supply to kidney and few other rare conditions. See your pcp and get basic blood work done plus a kidney ultrasound. This will be adequate to diagnose your condition.

Question 9

please help my kidney...i feel they might fail due to my diabeties....please help.

Accepted Answer

Diabetic kidney: Have you been to a doctor to have some lab work drawn? If so, are your bun, creatinine and hemoglobin a1c levels high? If not, no need to worry. You can always go to a nephrologist and have a 24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein sent off and have some blood taken when you return the urine. That will give you an objective view of kidney function an allay your fears. Good luck.

Question 10

please help! what is the criteria used for matching a kidney donor with a recipient?

Accepted Answer

Several: Several criteria such as age, kidney function, HIV status etc are used to determine the best match possible in addition to blood group compatibility, hla matching.

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