Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Stone and Related Diseases
The conditions, causes and symptoms of unhealthy kidney, kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, kidney stone and related disease, as well as their prevention and remedy.
Approximately 16 million Americans have diabetes, and 100,000 people have been diagnosed to kidney failure as a result of Type I and Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the most common consequence of kidney failure, followed by hypertension which is another major factor of nephropathy (a final stage of a gradual deterioration of the kidneys), and kidney failure. About 80,000 Americans are found to have a serious condition in which their kidneys are unable to eliminate body waste, such as urea and creatinine from the blood. Kidney disease always progresses silently for months or even decades, before the indication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is detected.
What are Kidneys?
There are two dark red and bean-shaped (about the size of your fist or a bit larger than a deck of cards) kidneys in your body which form up part of your urinary system. They are located on the dorsal wall of the abdomen (or near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage), one on each side of the backbone.
Your kidneys consume about 20-25% of your body’s supply of oxygen and receive about 25% of the total amount of blood while you’re at rest. Basically, your kidneys take less than 0.5% of your total body weight. Each kidney measures 4-5 inches in length and about one inch thick, with the weight approximately 4.5-5 ounces. There are about 1 million nephrons found in each kidney. Each kidney is supplied with a renal artery (brings blood containing excretory products to the kidneys) and a renal vein (carries away blood which has been filtered by the kidneys).
What do Your Kidneys do for You?
Your kidneys are two amazing trash collectors as they filter about 200 quarts of blood a day in order to sift out 2 quarts of excess water and waste substances, which will turn into a form of urine that stores to your bladder via tubes called ureters (lead out from each kidney). The urine is stored in your bladder until you go for urination. In fact, your kidneys perform many works to clear the excretory products (such as feces, excess mineral salts and water) from your blood to keep your blood clean and chemically balanced.
After your body has taken the food for self-repair and energy, the waste will be returned to the blood. If your kidneys are unhealthy, they’re unable to remove the wastes and protein from the blood and the build up of waste will then clog or even damage your kidneys. Besides that, your kidneys are also unable to filter (the filtration happens in tiny units inside your kidneys called nephrons) urea, a compound containing nitrogen out of the blood and dispatch it back to the bladder in the urine.
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Rana Sinha | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Good information. Thanks for sharing.
PR Mace | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
As a nurse, I can tell you this was a good well researched article. Well done, my friend.
C Jordan | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
That was an informative and epic article.
BC Doan | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
A very comprehensive ebook! I’ve learned so much from reading this, Chan! Thank you
valli | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
A comprehensive and well researched article.
Peter Cimino | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
WOW! This is extremely well done! Very informative and educational. You really did your research on this. AWESOME work.
The Good Vibes Girl | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Fantastic article, extremly well researched I learned lots, thank you
Glynis Smy | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Informative, good article.
Christine Ramsay | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
You will have to take up teaching Chan Lee. I learnt such a lot from that article. Well done.
Christine
Judy Sheldon | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Well researched and written with language a layman can understand. Thanks for the hard work!!
Eldridge | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Hmm, interesting. All I can point one thing out is that. Alcoholism can be a factor for diabetic problems.
Eunice Tan | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
I save this link to my favorite. Useful article
monica55 | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
A very compprehensive piece of research, sharing so much to help us take of our health.
Monica
jo oliver | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Chan,
You should seriously consider going into the medical field.
Your work always shows carefull research and attention to detail. As always, an amazing article packed with info that raises awareness.
Edward J Rodrigues | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
nice article…
papaleng | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
amazing article Chan and very informative, I need to bookmark it for it will be useful for me who is suffering from diabetes.
CutestPrincess | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
excellent post… i learned a lot!
Kate Smedley | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article, very well researched,well written and great advice for all of us. I learned so much from this Chan, thank you for your hard work.
lindalulu | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Chan you always teach me something…Great article!
C A Johnson | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
This was a great article, Chan. I really enjoyed reading it. I have a cousin who has kidney problems so I’m sure she would really enjoy reading this article too.
Lex92 | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Great info Chan!
Ruby Hawk | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Chan, Your information is accurate. I am better aquainted with kidney disease than I ever wanted to be. The disease is usually well advanced before it is detected.But there is hope with a good diet and a good doctor to guide you.
nobert soloria bermosa | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
this is a comprehensive post Chan,it contains all necessary details about this particular health problem,thanks much,your hard work, it is much appreciated,lots of people will learn from this,
Adry | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
Everyday I learn something new, Thanks Chan for shared or make us remember that kind of diseases.
Yovita Siswati | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
Great article! completely informative! Thanks for educating me on this health issue.
Mr Ghaz | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
Excellent! very helpful and well written article on health-care..Well done and Thanks for sharing this great work.
trishia | Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
Chan,thanks for your dedication and informative article.I’ve learned an enormous amount of knowledge from this article.
Be Blessed Always!
skylite | May 2, 2009 | Reply
Wow !! Very informative and well researched. Very nicely done
Deep Blue | May 19, 2009 | Reply
Nice read. Thank you for the information friend.
Bhevs | Aug 24, 2009 | Reply
i learned a lot for my kidney, currently im experiencing a frequent urinating. it’s good that i have read ur article. thanks.
CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 24, 2009 | Reply
To Bhevs,
You’re welcome! If you need to know more about health, just drop by here 2 let me know. I’m pleased that my kidney article has helped you.
Take care.
Regards,
Chan