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Simple Kidney Cysts: Treatment 2008-08-29 02:47:47 Article SectionsDescriptionSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment
Reference
Treatment of SimpleKidney
Cysts.
When simple cyst is found but does not cause complications, no treatment is often necessary. However, medical treatment or surgery may be needed if complications occur or are large enough to press on other organs.
One kidney cyst treatment procedure involves draining the cyst by puncturing it
Simple Kidney Cysts: Diagnosis 2008-08-29 02:45:12 Article SectionsDescriptionSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentReference
Diagnosis of SimpleKidney
Cysts.
Many people may not know that they have simple kidney cysts. The doctor may first discover it while checking for other problems using imaging procedures, such as computerized tomography (CT) scan or ultrasonography. If symptoms occur, your doctor might order additional tests to rule out other
Kidney Failure in Children 2008-10-12 02:20:19 The two kidneys, each about the size of a fist, are bean-shaped organs located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage. It functions to remove wastes and excess water from the blood. In addition, the kidneys also regulate blood pressure
balance chemicals like sodium and potassium
produce hormones to help bones grow and also help stimulate production of red blood cellsKidn Read more:Kidney
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Prostatitis 2008-10-11 20:52:59 Prostatitis is a painful prostate gland disorder that commonly affects young and middle aged men. It may be difficult for doctors to diagnose prostatitis because many of the symptoms, such as burning feeling while urinating and incomplete emptying of the bladder could be signs of another urinary problem.
The prostate, a walnut-sized gland, is located in front of the rectum just below the bladder
Fallen Bladder (Cystocele) 2008-10-05 08:18:58 A cystocele, or fallen bladder, occurs when the wall between a woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens, which allows the bladder to droop into the vagina.
Cystocele may result from too much straining, such as during childbirth, heavy lifting, or repetitive straining during bowel movements. This condition may also occur in women who go through menopause. When women go through menopause, their Read more:Fallen
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Pessary 2008-11-20 07:41:33 A Treatment Option for Women with Stress Incontinence.
A pessary is a small device placed in the vagina, which may help in correcting the position of the bladder and preventing leakage of urine, which occurs in people with stress incontinence.
Stress incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence wherein the person leaks urine during actions such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, during an
Kidney Dysplasia 2008-11-19 07:45:08 Kidney dysplasia, also called renal dysplasia or multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK), is a disorder that can occur in babies while they are developing in the womb. In this disorder, the internal structures of one or both of the kidneys do not develop normally. Normal kidney tissues are replaced by cysts, which are fluid filled sacs.
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that help filter fluid Read more:Kidney
Diabetes Insipidus (DI) 2008-11-17 08:29:40 Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder that causes a person to frequently urinate, which commonly results from inadequate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Because of the large volume of fluid lost in the urine, the person with the condition tends to drink large amounts of fluid. This would likely make the person urinate frequently, even at night that it can disrupt sleep and, Read more:Diabetes
Diet and Dialysis 2008-11-14 11:35:19 Dialysis, or hemodialysis, is the most common treatment method for advanced and permanent kidney failure.
Normal kidneys help to clean the blood by removing harmful wastes and excess fluid. In addition, they also make hormones, which keep the bones strong and the blood healthy. When the kidneys fail, it can lead to buildup of harmful wastes in the body, elevation of blood pressure, buildup of
Urinary Incontinence: Bladder Control Problems 2008-11-14 07:53:16 Urinary incontinence, or UI, is the accidental leakage of urine. It occurs because of problems with muscles and nerves that help in holding or releasing urine. While urinary incontinence can happen to anyone, it is more common in older people. Women are more likely than men to have incontinence. This is because of the structural differences in the pelvic region and the changes induced by Read more:Bladder
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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) 2008-11-11 08:40:06 Other Names: Prostate
Enlargement, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Prostatic Enlargement
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in older men wherein the prostate gland enlarges but is not cancerous. The enlargement of the prostate does not usually cause problems until later in life. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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