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Is There A Pill For Kidney Diease
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Is there a cure for kidney malfunction?
Loaded question. : Many things can cause kidney damage including drugs, infections, shock, medical illnesses, and more. Sometimes the injury is reversible and sometimes it is irreversible. Some causes can be "cured" with specific treatments while other causes of kidney dysfunction can only be managed optimally. Sometimes there is no cure and renal replacement therapy options must be considered. Hope this helps. ...Read more
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Kidney (Definition)
The kidneys are paired organs that lie on either side of the vertebral column. Part of their critical functions include the excretion of urine and removal of nitrogenous wastes products from the blood. They regulate acid-base, electrolyte, fluid balance and blood pressure. Through hormonal signals, the kidneys control the ...Read more
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Is there a cure for liver disease?
Depends on cause: There are many types of liver disease. Some liver diseases are caused by viruses like Hepatitis A,B,C. Some liver diseases are caused by medications, alcohol or drugs. Some liver diseases usually resolve on their own like Hepatitis A. Some have treatment but no cure and some are curable. You would need to know what type of liver disease you have to know if it is curable. ...Read more
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Is there another term for kidney disease?
Kidney disease: renal failure many causes. Would do a wikipedia on this. ...Read more
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Is there a particular diet that is best for kidney disease?
Avoid toxic foods: Avoid sugars, fried foods, vegatable oils like canola & soy, meats that are cured wth nitrates & nitrites, aspartame, splenda, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, maragarine, soy based products, sweetened beverages like juice & soda, microwaved foods, artificial colors & flavors. All of these products cause damage to the cells, tissues & organs in your body contributing to various diseases. ...Read more
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Is there a cure for polycystic ovarian disease?
Yes, lower insulin: Since pcod represents the expression of the type ii diabetes gene, the primary treatment is to lower dramatically high Insulin levels due to Insulin resistance. Insulin causes the ovary to increase male hormone production that inhibits follicle development. The treatment is best accomplished through a very low carbohydrate, high fat diet. Dramatic wt loss and increased fertility occurs. ...Read more
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Is there a birth control pill safe for liver disease patients?
Depends: It depends on the liver disease you have. A hepatic hemangioma would be one disease that you would not want to take the medication. If your liver enzymes are normal, you could try a low dose pill and see if it raises the liver enzymes. Hope this helps. ...Read more
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Is there a condition of TB in your kidneys/ urinary system? I thought it was a lung disease? A urologist registrar mentioned it. Thanks
Yes: Urinary TB is a real disease. Skin test confirms presence of tb. A urogram either ct or x-ray will show lesion in the ureters or kidney. ...Read more
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What is a good diuretic for chronic kidney disease?
Cant tell: This is decided after a complete clinical exam and depends what kind of kidney problem is involved/. ...Read more
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Is there a treatment for boarder line kidney disease?
Drink lots of fluid: and stay away from drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen, etc. Keep your BP under good control,stay away from salty foods. ...Read more
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Is there a method of testing for pelvic inflammatory disease? If so, what is it?
Pelvic exam: Pid is an infection of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries. The pain can be severe enough to cause you to stop having sex or walk bent at the waist. During a pelvic exam, if the doctor pushes the cervix up 1 inch with gloved fingers and causes exquisite pain; chances are good that pid is the diagnosis. At that time, cultures and blood testing (and maybe ultrasound) should be taken to direct treatment. ...Read more
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Is there a test for huntington's disease?
Yes: To determine whether someone has huntington's disease, a gene analysis can be done to detect whether or not a repeating-cag mutation is present on the huntington gene. If the cag sequence in the gene repeats too many times, the gene is abnormal. A meeting with a genetic counselor before and after the test is recommended to determine need for the test and to discuss the results of the test. ...Read more
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What is the cure in a stone kidney? Is there a supplement or a diet that works?
Kidney Stones: After one has captured a stone and an analysis has been done so we know the composition of the stone then dietary changes can be made that will help. Additionally either supplements or medications can be given to prevent stone formation. ...Read more
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What is best family antibiotic for a male having recessive polycystic kidney disease with a GFR of 114ml/min?
Antibiotic pkd: Depends upon where the infection resides. For a kidney infection, take ciprofloxacin. For respiratory infection, take azithromycin. For bowel infection, cipro and flagyl. For skin infection, cephalosporin. Avoid gentamicin, bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) other sulfa. ...Read more
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Is there a cure for celiac disease?
NO: Celiac disease is a disease where the presence of gluten - a product of wheat causes inflammation in the gut. Although there is no cure for celiac disease eating gluten free foods, which in this day and age are readily found in most supermarkets, aleviates the symptoms. ...Read more
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Is there a cure for Psoriasis & could it be related to my IBS? Is there a remedy for IBS?
No cure: Yes psoriasis and IBS can be related. No, there is no cure for psoriasis or IBS. Yes there are treatments for both IBS ans psoriasis that work to control them. Hope this helps. ...Read more
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Is there a permanent treatment for alcoholic liver and kidney disease?
Yes: Stop drinking. Often the liver improves.
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Is there a sex pill for women like there is for men?
Viagra (sildenafil) for women: Unfortunately there is currently no proven benefit for women to take viagra (sildenafil) like meds. Testosterone hormone have been given to enhance some women's sex drive but it is controversial not to mention the side effects of male hormones are not usually worth the risk. Talk to your family physician or gynecologist about your specific problem as it may not need a pill. ...Read more
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My brother has a neurogenic bladder. Is there a cure for this?
Unfortunately not : There are a number of management/treatment options for neurogenic bladder, but no actual cure. We can help may patients with medication to increase bladder capacity, relax or tighten urinary sphincter with or without intermittent catheterization. Can also enlarge bladder capacity surgically with an intestinal augmentation cystoplasty or manage incontinence with an artificial urinary sphincter. ...Read more
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Could a cure for ageing be found before a cure for cancer or heart disease?
?: Aging is not a disease but rather a normal process of life so there is no "cure". We all need to live healthy lives and stay physically, mentally, and even spiritually active so our quality of life will still be good in the twilight years. ...Read more
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Is there an age limit for a kidney transplantation?
No absolute number: No absolute number. Infants have been successfully transplanted as well as a few recipients in their 80s. It would be uncommon to receive a kidney transplant over age 75. The degree of co-morbidity (other diseases) are often the limiting factor, in particular heart and vascular disease. ...Read more
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