Patient was educated on inflammation as follows: Inflammation is the response of any living tissue to injury. Acute inflammation comprises of all the reactions that occur in the injured tissue within first few minutes to an hour of encountering an injury. This is caused by many immune and hormonal responses that result in the release of various mediators of inflammation. The release of mediators of inflammation will result in migration of many inflammatory cells to [...]
Patient was educated on different kidney functions as follows: Elimination of wastes The kidneys function as one of the major organs for elimination, by removing excess fluid and electrolytes, metabolic wastes like urea and uric acid from the body. Acid base regulation A good acid base balance has to be maintained, for the body to function properly. As part of regular body metabolism, numerous acids are produced. These acids have to be neutralized or eliminated [...]
Patient was educated on different kidney functions as follows: Production of red blood cells The kidneys secrete a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. Red cells in the blood are the cells that carry oxygen to the tissues of the body. Maintenance of blood pressure Kidneys monitor the blood pressure constantly and in situations when the blood pressure is low, kidneys produce angiotensin, which constricts or narrows [...]
Patient was educated on different kidney functions as follows: Fluid balance Kidneys help to maintain fluid balance in the body. If the body is deficient of fluid, kidneys help to reabsorb more fluid from the blood and saves the water for the body. If the body is in excess of fluid, kidneys will help to excrete the excess fluid in urine, to prevent your body getting overloaded with fluid. Maintaining electrolyte balance Excess or deficiency [...]
Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of polycystic kidney disease as follows: UTIs Patients with multiple cysts of the kidney frequently present with UTIs. Enlarged cysts in the kidneys can compress onto the urinary tubules and result in obstruction to the urine flow and retention of urine in the kidney. Retained urine is always a risk factor for development of UTI. Anemia Erythropoietin produced by healthy kidneys is needed to stimulate the production of [...]