Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical

How Does Diabetes Affect the Body?

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Eye DamageDiabetes expands the blood vessel of the eyes until they collapse and new vessels take their place. Unfortunately, because these vessels are defective, they cannot hold their blood and burst, leading to blurry vision. Cataracts can also appear on the eyes' lens as well as...

How to Get Rid of Bladder Infections

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Bladder or urinary tract infections cause a variety of symptoms that include painful urination and frequent urination. In addition, you may experience pelvic pressure or back pain. Infections can arise suddenly. And in severe cases, bladder infections can impact your normal routine. Fortunately, the

Gram-Positive Bacteria in Urinary Tract Infections

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Urinary tract infections are common and bothersome. They can affect any part of the urinary system, which includes the urethra, bladder, ureters and kidneys. Gram-positive bacteria can be a cause of an infection anywhere in the system.

Care of the Patient With an Indwelling Catheter

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This guideline, based on scientific evidence, offers practical guidance for the care of patents with indwelling catheters.

Risks in Life After Living Kidney Donation

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What types of problems can potentially present in patients after receiving a kidney from a living donor? This new article takes a close look at the issues.

The Location & Symptoms of Kidney Pain

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The location of kidney pain is usually isolated to the back, but the location of the pain varies for each person. Pain typically occurs on the mid or lower back, but pain can radiate across the side, upper back and other areas of the body in some people. According to the Discovery Health...

Symptoms of Bladder Infections

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Bladder infections are the second most common type of infection and account for over 8 million doctor's visits a year, according the National Kidney Disease Clearinghouse. Catching a bladder infection early is the key to quick recovery, so it is important to know the symptoms.

Urinary Incontinence Exercises for Females

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Urinary incontinence is a problem experienced by many women that rarely receives the attention it deserves. While not physically life-threatening, bouts of urinary incontinence are nonetheless psychologically devastating, undermining one's self-esteem and interfering with a normal social life. For

Hyperphosphatemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

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Hyperphosphatemia from positive phosphate balance in chronic kidney disease has a destructive pathobiology. Learn more about the effects of hyperphosphatemia in this review.

What Are the Dangers of a Broken Eating Dish?

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Cracked dishware poses a health threat.assiette image by thierry planche from Fotolia.comMost people eat their food on various dishes made from a variety of different materials like pottery, china and glass. These materials can become chipped, cracked or broken from regular use, handling...

4 Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure Without a Pill

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Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy to Treat Invasive Bladder Cancer

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The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic cystectomy with urinary diversion compared to open surgery for the treatment of bladder cancer.

Antara Alternatives

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Antara, known generically as fenofibrate, is part of a class of drugs known as fibrates. It helps lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. Antara is an effective cholesterol medication, but it isn't safe for everyone. People with liver, kidney or gallbladder problems usually cannot take Ant

Vitamin D and Kidney Stone Disease

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Is there a relationship between vitamin D levels and the development of kidney stones? This new study investigates the connection.