Kidneys - polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterised by the growth of cysts on the kidneys. There is currently no cure but medical treatment can manage symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is usually an ... [... more]
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USING HEALTHY RECIPES FOR DIABETES
Choosing healthy foods if you have diabetes can help you to achieve the best control of your blood glucose level, improve your sense of well-being, and help protect you against complications from diabetes, such as heart disease, kidney disease ... [... more]
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Kidney failure - Better Health Channel.
Kidney disease can sometimes lead to kidney failure. If kidney disease is found early, medications and lifestyle changes can increase the life of your kidneys. However, if the kidneys fail completely, they don't often recover. People with kidney ... [... more]
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Kidney disease - tests
Kidney diseases can be diagnosed using urine tests, blood tests, imaging studies and biopsy. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Kidney diseases include kidney stones, cancer and inherited disorders such as ... [... more]
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Kidneys - cystic kidney disease
Cystic kidney disease is a group of diseases that cause cysts to form in the kidneys. Diseases include polycystic kidney disease, medullary cystic disease and medullary sponge kidney. Having a cyst on your kidney does not automatically mean that ... [... more]
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Kidney disease and cardiovascular risks
People with severe kidney disease are more likely to have cardiovascular problems such as angina, heart attack, stroke or heart failure. Diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure (also known as 'end stage renal failure' or ESRF). Early ... [... more]
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Kidney disease - prevention
Kidney disease risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and age. Early detection and treatment can increase the life of the kidneys. High blood pressure can lead to or be a sign of kidney disease. Exercise, a balanced ... [... more]
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Kidneys - medullary cystic kidney disease
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) causes the growth of abnormal blisters of fluid (cysts) in the kidneys. This inherited disease leads to kidney failure. There is no cure. Treatment aims to manage the symptoms. The person needs to drink ... [... more]
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Erma Bombeck
Bombeck had been ill for some time. In 1992, after she underwent a mastectomy, her kidneys failed and she began dialysis at her home in Arizona. She suffered from polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary complaint. Even with her illness, Bombeck ... [... more]
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Diabetes and kidney failure
Diabetes mellitus is the most common single cause of kidney failure. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation. Around 20 to 30 per cent of people ... [... more]
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