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Diet Sodas May Help with Kidney Stones
Diet sodas have been scorned by many health experts as a drink that does more harm than good, but recent study shows that these sugar-free sodas may actually develop fewer kidney stones. A proper alkaline pH balance in the dry can help in our body's healthy functioning, and as we increase alkalinity in our body so is the augmentation of citraturia, a known factor that causes increased development ... [Read More]
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection or UTI is a general term for an infection that affects the urinary tract. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urethra and the bladder. Although any part of the urinary system can be infected, a majority of them happens on the urethra and bladder. Causes of urinary tract infectionOne of the vital functions of the urinary system functions is to remove waste fr... [Read More]
Understanding Male Incontinence
Male incontinence is the inability to control the loss of urine in men. This condition can come on suddenly (acute), transient (temporary), or long lasting (chronic). Male incontinence can be present at birth or develop after an injury or a disease. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that this condition affects about 17% of men 60 years old and above. Caus... [Read More]
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a serious condition that bothers, discomfits, and embarrasses a large number of adults, however, this medical problem plagues more women than men. In fact, 80% of the adults who experience UI are women. What is urinary incontinence and how do we deal with it?Types of urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence is defined as the inability to hold urine in the bladder due t... [Read More]
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 20 million people in the United States. The prevalence of the disease among American adults has risen from 10% in the period 1988-1994 to 13.1% in the period 1999-2004. This is according to the 2007 article, "Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States," that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association.CKD is an... [Read More]
How Your Kidneys Work
The kidneys are complicated bean-shaped organs located just below your rib cage near the middle of your back. They are your body's sophisticated trash collectors, maintaining the whole-body homeostatic balance. Your kidneys filter and secrete minerals and metabolites from your blood and excrete them as urine. They process around 200 quarts of blood everyday to screen out extra water and waste prod... [Read More]
Understanding Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is one type of disease that can affect the kidneys. There are three general types of kidney cancers that can affect humans. The most common is called renal cell carcinoma which usually starts from the cells that line the tubes inside the kidneys. There is also the transitional cell carcinoma which forms in the tissue that forms the tubes connecting the kidney to the bladder. Another ... [Read More]
Understanding Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small and solid mineral and acid salt deposits that form within the kidney. Medically known as renal lithiasis, kidney stones are usually formed when certain minerals and salts found inside the kidneys crystallize and solidify. Most of these stones usually are diluted and get passed on along with the urine. But there are some that can become too large to be passed on through the ... [Read More]
Understanding Polycystic Kidney
Polycystic kidney disease or PKD is a genetic disorder wherein clusters of cysts developing within both kidneys. The cysts are usually round sacs filled with fluid and are non-cancerous. The cysts are not just limited to the kidneys but can also develop and affect other organs in the body. People with PKD usually develop high blood pressure that can also worsen into kidney failure.Causes of polycy... [Read More]
What Is Kidney Cancer?
The need to disseminate facts about kidney cancer has become imperative as more and more people are found to have this serious illness. In the United States alone, a whopping 13,010 cases of death due to kidney cancer have been recorded, while 54,390 people who are diagnosed with this type of cancer have been reported for this year.Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the... [Read More]