Glossary of useful renal (kidney) words A Abdomen = (commonly called the belly) is the body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. Access for dialysis = three different types of access can be used for haemodialysis. They are called a fistula (arteriovenous fistula, AVF), a graft, and a haemodialysis catheter (‘line’). For peritoneal dialysis, […]
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How does living donation affect the donor? In the long-term, it has little effect. In fact, it may be beneficial (see below). People can live normal lives with only one kidney. In fact 1 in 1000 of the population are born with one kidney an have few problems. As long as the donor is evaluated
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An ultrasound scan uses ultrasound, or high-frequency sound waves, to create an image (picture) of part of the inside of your body, such as your kidney. It is used in many other branches of medicine to look at other internal organs (like the heart when it is called an echocardiogram, liver, or pelvic organs), or
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10% of the population has CKD. CKD Explained is a new website recently launched by myself (Andy Stein) and my renal consultant colleague and friend Dr Waqar Ayub. It is primarily for patients with CKD (or are concerned about preventing it) – and their families. It will also be useful to junior (and student) health professionals, and
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What is the life expectancy for people with CKD5? It depends – on whether your have dialysis (or a kidney transplant) or not. At stage 5 CKD, your GFR will be under 15 ml/min (normal is 90-120 ml/min), and you will be very unwell. Stage 5 CKD is also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or
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CKD and pregnancy If you have CKD (and you may not know it), pregnancy can worsen kidney function – and that decreased kidney function may interfere with the pregnancy. A woman with mild-to-moderate CKD who is considering becoming pregnant should discuss the possible risks with her nephrologist and obstetrician before trying to conceive. Patients with
What are the clinical findings of CKD patients? This article is primarily for health professionals. Often, in mild-moderate CKD (CKD1-2 and CKD3A), there is nothing to find. In 0ther words, the patient is normal. However, at later stages, there are typical clinical findings in CKD. General Uraemic foetor: ammonia-like smell of the breath. This
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The commonest causes of dialysis in children, leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), vary depending on geographic location and population demographics. However, several primary underlying causes are consistently observed in paediatric ESRD (kidney failure, CKD5) cases worldwide. These common causes include: 1. Birth defects. A birth defect occurs when part of a baby’s body does
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Here are another 10 myths and facts about CKD. Kidney transplantation and gender Myth 1: In kidney transplantation males and females cannot donate their kidney to the opposite sex. Fact: Males and females can donate their kidney to the opposite gender as the structure as well as the functions of the kidneys are similar in
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Here are 10 more myths and facts about CKD. Does CKD run in families? Myth 1: CKD is not hereditary. Fact: CKD can have a genetic component. Some forms of CKD can be passed down through families. It’s essential to be aware of your family’s medical history and discuss any concerns with your doctor. The
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