m congestive heart failure; atherosclerosis; arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats; or blockages which obstruct the flow of oxygen-enriched blood to the kidneys. Urinary tract infections, uremic syndrome, and anemia are also considerations. People with sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder which causes red blood cells to form sickled shapes, experience fluid retention and joint pain and are also prone kidney disorders.
Once doctors have properly diagnosed overt and covert conditions, kidney disease treatment begins with trying to eliminate or control disorders which contribute to decreased organ viability, with the idea of restoring functionality. The kidneys are two fist-shaped organs which filter toxins and waste products from the body in the form of urine. Part of the urinary tract, the organs are essential to proper elimination of waste and toxins; and the overall health of an individual. Without the kidneys or an artifical machine, death would be certain. Kidney disease treatment includes blood and urine tests to determine the extent of damage. Urologists try to detect the presence of infection, or glucose or protein in the urine, an indication of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or damage to the glomeruli, which filter the kidneys of waste products. A creatinine test will determine the amount of creatinine in the blood and the rate the organs are being filtered. Chronic kidney disease is rated in stages from one to five. At stage one, the glomeruli are filtering at a normal rate; conversely stage four indicates a severe decrease in functionality.
Regardless of the diagnosis, patients who suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes must remain on medication to prevent the force of the blood flowing to the kidneys from damaging vessels or the organ itself; and from excessively high blood sugar levels, which cause abnormal amounts of protein in the urine. A nephrologist can conduct intensive testing or a biopsy to determine the extent of damage. A biopsy examines a small tissue sample to determine the type of disorder prior to prescribing kidney disease treatment. While patients at stages one through three can improve with sustained medication; individuals that suffer organ failure or chronic deterioration must go on dialysis. A diagnosis of kidney failure can be devastating, but God is able to heal every disease; and for this very purpose, Jesus Christ shed His blood at Calvary's Cross. "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).
As a standard kidney disease treatment, dialysis involves artificially filtering the blood through a system of special tubing, then replacing it back into the patient's body. In hemodialysis, patients are hooked up to an artificial kidney machine, which does the function of a normal organ in cleansing the blood. Nephrologists place a permanent port, which is a rigid tube, inside the patient's leg or arm. Patients are hooked up to the machine generally three times per week to have the blood cleansed and re-circulated back into the body. Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the abdominal lining, also called the peritoneal membrane, to filter the blood from toxins and waste products. A port is surgically placed in the abdomen along with tubing, through which a filtering solution can be sent through the patient's abdominal cavity to cleanse it of waste products, circulate and drain. Some patients use portable units at home, making it more convenient for them to repeat the process overnight every twenty-four hours.
While on kidney disease treatment or dialysis, patients must adhere to a strict diet plan prescribed by the nephrologist to regulate individual intake of fluids and solid foods. Certain foods are prohibited, especially highly-salted meats, starches, sweets, and breads. Patients are susceptible to fluid retention; and limiting salt intake helps keep a proper balance. Dialysis patients may experience side effects, such as nausea and vomiting immediately following procedures or hours later. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue, and adverse reaction to eating certain foods. African American patients, in particular, may experience a darkening of the complexion due to the dialysis; and many individuals may have difficulty controlling weight due to fluid buildup. However, people that religiously follow the doctor's orders, keep regular dialysis appointments, and stick to a rigid diet can usually live long, productive lives.
At stage five, which is also called end stage renal disease, patients with chronic kidney disease treatment may elect to have a transplant, which frees them from having dialysis for the rest of their lives. Like other vital organs, kidneys are not in large supply. Family members, spouses, or offspring may be tested to determine if they meet the requirements for donating an organ. People can and do live with only one kidney; therefore organ donation is not life threatening. Victims of automobile accidents or airplane crashes may have also signed a donor card giving doctors permission to harvest vital organs upon their death in order to help those in need. Living donors must be prepped prior to surgical removal of the normal organ and placement inside the recipient's body. The surgeon's main concern will be that the patient does not reject the new organ and that both donor and recipient have good outcomes. With expert care and vigilant adherence to prescribed regimens, the prognosis is good for dialysis and transplant patients.
Once doctors have properly diagnosed overt and covert conditions, kidney disease treatment begins with trying to eliminate or control disorders which contribute to decreased organ viability, with the idea of restoring functionality. The kidneys are two fist-shaped organs which filter toxins and waste products from the body in the form of urine. Part of the urinary tract, the organs are essential to proper elimination of waste and toxins; and the overall health of an individual. Without the kidneys or an artifical machine, death would be certain. Kidney disease treatment includes blood and urine tests to determine the extent of damage. Urologists try to detect the presence of infection, or glucose or protein in the urine, an indication of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or damage to the glomeruli, which filter the kidneys of waste products. A creatinine test will determine the amount of creatinine in the blood and the rate the organs are being filtered. Chronic kidney disease is rated in stages from one to five. At stage one, the glomeruli are filtering at a normal rate; conversely stage four indicates a severe decrease in functionality.
Regardless of the diagnosis, patients who suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes must remain on medication to prevent the force of the blood flowing to the kidneys from damaging vessels or the organ itself; and from excessively high blood sugar levels, which cause abnormal amounts of protein in the urine. A nephrologist can conduct intensive testing or a biopsy to determine the extent of damage. A biopsy examines a small tissue sample to determine the type of disorder prior to prescribing kidney disease treatment. While patients at stages one through three can improve with sustained medication; individuals that suffer organ failure or chronic deterioration must go on dialysis. A diagnosis of kidney failure can be devastating, but God is able to heal every disease; and for this very purpose, Jesus Christ shed His blood at Calvary's Cross. "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).
As a standard kidney disease treatment, dialysis involves artificially filtering the blood through a system of special tubing, then replacing it back into the patient's body. In hemodialysis, patients are hooked up to an artificial kidney machine, which does the function of a normal organ in cleansing the blood. Nephrologists place a permanent port, which is a rigid tube, inside the patient's leg or arm. Patients are hooked up to the machine generally three times per week to have the blood cleansed and re-circulated back into the body. Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the abdominal lining, also called the peritoneal membrane, to filter the blood from toxins and waste products. A port is surgically placed in the abdomen along with tubing, through which a filtering solution can be sent through the patient's abdominal cavity to cleanse it of waste products, circulate and drain. Some patients use portable units at home, making it more convenient for them to repeat the process overnight every twenty-four hours.
While on kidney disease treatment or dialysis, patients must adhere to a strict diet plan prescribed by the nephrologist to regulate individual intake of fluids and solid foods. Certain foods are prohibited, especially highly-salted meats, starches, sweets, and breads. Patients are susceptible to fluid retention; and limiting salt intake helps keep a proper balance. Dialysis patients may experience side effects, such as nausea and vomiting immediately following procedures or hours later. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue, and adverse reaction to eating certain foods. African American patients, in particular, may experience a darkening of the complexion due to the dialysis; and many individuals may have difficulty controlling weight due to fluid buildup. However, people that religiously follow the doctor's orders, keep regular dialysis appointments, and stick to a rigid diet can usually live long, productive lives.
At stage five, which is also called end stage renal disease, patients with chronic kidney disease treatment may elect to have a transplant, which frees them from having dialysis for the rest of their lives. Like other vital organs, kidneys are not in large supply. Family members, spouses, or offspring may be tested to determine if they meet the requirements for donating an organ. People can and do live with only one kidney; therefore organ donation is not life threatening. Victims of automobile accidents or airplane crashes may have also signed a donor card giving doctors permission to harvest vital organs upon their death in order to help those in need. Living donors must be prepped prior to surgical removal of the normal organ and placement inside the recipient's body. The surgeon's main concern will be that the patient does not reject the new organ and that both donor and recipient have good outcomes. With expert care and vigilant adherence to prescribed regimens, the prognosis is good for dialysis and transplant patients.
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