Questions tagged [renal]
Questions having to deal with the kidneys.
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What does "partial pressure" mean in the setting of arterial CO₂?
I am currently learning renal physiology and was just introduced to the concept of partial arterial pressure of CO2, and I am a bit confused. I'll start with what I know and then move on to what I am ...
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In renal physiology, increased ABP/decreased COP cause natriuresis, but AngII efferent arteriole dilation/GFR increase cause antinatriuresis?
Per my understanding:
Increased ABP (arterial blood pressure) leads to increased GFR. This then causes pressure natriuresis. Moreover, peritubular capillary pressure also increases, increasing renal ...
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Do kidney donors eventually undergo glomerular hypertrophy in their kidneys?
Quoting a line from Robbins and Cotran Pathology,
"Renal ablation FSGS, a secondary form of FSGS occurs as a complication of glomerular and non glomerular diseases...striking examples include ...
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What does it mean for eGFR to be “normalized” to BSA?
I’ve seen a few calculators of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on the CKD-EPI mention that
the equation does not require the patient’s weight, because the
results are reported ...
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Why do corticosteroids have few kidney-related side effects?
Prostaglandins are involved with promoting various renal functions. Therefore, NSAIDs, like indomethacin which inhibits protaglandin formation through COX enzyme inhibition, tend to have many side-...
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How does amiloride increase calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic that acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts to inhibit ENaC channels. I found studies that show that this drug increases calcium ...
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Alternative Imaging Method for Renal Contrast Media
The background of this research isn't important, so I won't waste time on it.
For a portion of my research, I need to assess the capabilities of certain substances as renal contrast agents [basically ...
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Check Lithium Related Side Effects Without Blood Test
Situation:
A middle aged patient with no health insurance and a well documented
history of moderate to severe bipolar disorder visits a low cost clinic.
The patient has a just lapsed lithium ...
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Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome diagnosis
5 months ago I was diagnosed with atypical Haemolytic Uremic syndrome (aHUS).
At the time of diagnosis I was extremely anaemic had high creatanine levels low platelets and evidence of haemolysis. I ...
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Can GFR be improved in patients with kidney failure?
How widely can glomerular filtration rate (GFR) values fluctuate and can they ever improve? How much "error" might one expect in the value if sampled quarterly?
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Juices that dialysis patients can drink
What type of juice a patient, who is undergoing hemodialysis, is permitted to drink?
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What are the common causes of excess protein (1 g) in the urine for kidney donors?
I am looking for common causes in diet or lifestyle or other conditions such as hypertension, rather than malfunction in the active (single) kidney.
Apart from medical management, what are some ...
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Lithium side effects (kidney)
Lithium (taken as a mood stabilizer) can lead to renal problems in patients, especially those taking it long-term.
How prevalent are these side effects and how are they managed - for example, ...
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Body's response to rapid ingestion of water?
As we are all aware, if you drink a large quantity of water in a short time period, you will likely have to go to the toilet not too long afterwards.
The body detects the increase in fluid volume (...
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Dietary Factors for Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones
Is there any evidence that diet factors play a big role in the creation of calcium oxalate kidney stones? Some doctors and other sources recommend cutting out coffee, tea, soft drinks, and dietary ...
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