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Functions of Kidney-2

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 [...]

Functions of Kidney-1

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 [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease-2

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 [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease-1

Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of polycystic kidney disease as follows: Pain Excessive growth of the cysts can result in intense abdominal, back and flank pain. High blood pressure Progressive renal failure leads to excessive fluid retention in the body, resulting in elevated blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. Edema Excessive fluid retention in individuals with polycystic kidney disease, secondary to progressive renal failure, can result in diffuse edema. Confusion Excessive retention of waste [...]

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Patient was educated on polycystic kidney disease as follows: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition in which the kidneys develop numerous small sacs called cysts. This is an inherited disorder and can involve other organs, such as liver, pancreas, and brain affecting the function of all organs involved. These cysts are thin walled sacs, filled with fluid. These cysts progressively increase in size. All the enlarged cysts in the kidney progressively compromise the normal [...]