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Our body goes through several physiological changes during pregnancy, and the kidney is no exception. During pregnancy, both sodium and water retention increases plasma volume. This increases the blood flow to the kidneys during pregnancy. When there is an increase in blood flow to the kidney, the filtration rate, also known as GFR, will increase up to about 50%. Blood …
IgA Nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is one of the most common glomerular diseases worldwide and is the reason for about 10% of the kidney biopsies within the US. It is responsible for almost one third of all kidney biopsies in all Asian countries, where it is also a leading cause of dialysis. Most cases of IgA nephropathy can be …
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to form on the kidney. There are two different types of PKD. Combined, they are responsible for 5-10% of the patients who are diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease on dialysis. Types of PKD There are two types of PKD: Autosomal Dominant and Autosomal Recessive. Autosomal Dominant PKD is …
The kidney has many functions as it removes waste, maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, and regulates body pH. The GFR, or glomerular filtration rate, measures the total for filtration rate of the 1 million nephrons in each kidney. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to detect early loss of kidney function from GFR alone because it often remains unaffected at this stage. Patients …
Once one is on dialysis several lifestyle changes need to be made. Your daily dietary intake will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of dialysis, whether it is peritoneal or hemodialysis. It is important to consult with a dietician once you get started on dialysis. Why is Diet so Important in Dialysis Patients? Many of us have been inundated with dietary …