my friend was admitted to hospital yesterday with suspected kidney stones. after a numerous amount of tests, the doctors do not know what the problem is. the kidney is blocked!they are operating tomorrow morning. any ideas what this could be?how long do you think he will be kept in after op?
Answer:
IT MAY BE THE URETER TUBE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE KIDNEY FOR FLOW MAY BE TOO SMALL, IT IS AN EASY FIX. IT IS AN AMBULATORY OPERATION, THE TUBE WILL BE STRETCHED. AFTER RECOVERY HE MAY BE ABLE TO GO HOME THE SAME DAY! WISH HIM WELL FOR ME! THERE MAYBE ANOTHER PROBLEM, BUT THAT IS ALL IT MIGHT BE. GOOD LUCK!
My aunt has been in and out since before Christmas - hers started as acute kidney failure which they said was caused by kidney stone. She went to get it blasted by laser but twice now they have apparently missed it - they'vfe believed they've got it but when she goes back for review its there again! Initially she was in hospital for almost 2 weeks till they put a stent (dilator) into one of the vessels from kidney to improve her function.Hopefully your friend will have a much easier time of it!!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Kidney Transplant?
My dad had a kidney transplant about 12 years ago, how long do kidneys normal last in ones body? I don't want to ask him, i feel bad. He hasn't had any serious problems since the transplant.
Answer:
As long as he hasnt had any serious problems or infections it can last as long as he does. Dont feel bad, ask him. He is a great resource for any questions because he has BTDT and asked all of the same questions you have. Phrase it to him as "Hey Dad, I saw something about transplants on TV, etc but they never say how long they last. How long do donor kidneys last?" He will be more than happy to ease your concerns.
As long as the medication keeps doing it's job by helping his body not reject the kidney, he should be fine. Also, as long as he is taking care of himself properly.
Kidneys are meant to last a lifetime. If your father takes care of himself and takes his medications, it should last for a good long while. Why did he have the transplant in the first place?
dont know if you mean how long do you expect your own kidneys to last, or how long your dads new one will last. it all depends on how he manages his disease. the average current prognosis is around 10-15 years post-transplant. the life expectancy is much greater for younger patients.
A kidney can last a lifetime. Just be sure he takes care of himself and takes his rejection medication regularly. I work with alot of dialysis patients, if anything were to happen it would be his kidney will fail and simply he'll go onto dialysis. He then could get back on the transplant list and have another transplant. Even if he should ever have to have second transplant it could last the rest of his life. Just because one fails doesnt mean the next will. Also, there is better chance the transplant will take if it comes from a live donor. Dont worry about things. Be happy he has a working kidney and is doing well. I have seen everything from simple kidney failure to amputations to death. Renal failure is very serious. Like I said please do not worry about when his kidney will stop just enjoy your time with him.
It is normal for you not to know about , or understand the whole thing but the person you should be asking is him..it would let him know that you care and want to know about it. if he has lasted 12 years then every thing is going good and so there isn't any lingering bad news..some day he might need another kidney and understanding is the first step to donation and at the least donation awareness..
Answer:
As long as he hasnt had any serious problems or infections it can last as long as he does. Dont feel bad, ask him. He is a great resource for any questions because he has BTDT and asked all of the same questions you have. Phrase it to him as "Hey Dad, I saw something about transplants on TV, etc but they never say how long they last. How long do donor kidneys last?" He will be more than happy to ease your concerns.
As long as the medication keeps doing it's job by helping his body not reject the kidney, he should be fine. Also, as long as he is taking care of himself properly.
Kidneys are meant to last a lifetime. If your father takes care of himself and takes his medications, it should last for a good long while. Why did he have the transplant in the first place?
dont know if you mean how long do you expect your own kidneys to last, or how long your dads new one will last. it all depends on how he manages his disease. the average current prognosis is around 10-15 years post-transplant. the life expectancy is much greater for younger patients.
A kidney can last a lifetime. Just be sure he takes care of himself and takes his rejection medication regularly. I work with alot of dialysis patients, if anything were to happen it would be his kidney will fail and simply he'll go onto dialysis. He then could get back on the transplant list and have another transplant. Even if he should ever have to have second transplant it could last the rest of his life. Just because one fails doesnt mean the next will. Also, there is better chance the transplant will take if it comes from a live donor. Dont worry about things. Be happy he has a working kidney and is doing well. I have seen everything from simple kidney failure to amputations to death. Renal failure is very serious. Like I said please do not worry about when his kidney will stop just enjoy your time with him.
It is normal for you not to know about , or understand the whole thing but the person you should be asking is him..it would let him know that you care and want to know about it. if he has lasted 12 years then every thing is going good and so there isn't any lingering bad news..some day he might need another kidney and understanding is the first step to donation and at the least donation awareness..
Kidney transplant question?
My husband had a kidney transplant 10 years ago and he has been in good health ever since but we have just moved into a new house in the country and have started to get mice in the house it seems like as soon as I get all the the mouse crap cleaned up and trap the mouse we have more mice. Now my question is could all the grems they carry be harmful to his kidney I think that if he can't even be around birds he shouldn't be in a house with mice running around capping all over. Does anyone know the answer or were I could find the answer. I would call and ask the doctor but hehad the transplant at a univercity and doesn't have contact with them anymore.
Answer:
Is he still on immunosuppressant therapy drugs? If so, he shouldn't be around anything that could possibly harbor bacteria.I don't know much about mice, however, so the best person to answer your question is your family doctor or vet. I'd say better safe than sorry though.
I had a kidney transplant 6 years ago. Last year, my husband and I had a case of mice in our kitchen. We set traps and put poison (in places that our 2 dogs couldn't get to), and I had my husband dispose of the dead mice. The best thing to do when you find mice poo is to clean (my favorite is to use bleach). If you live in the country, one good suggestion is having a mousing cat (if you don't want the indoors, make a warm place outside for it to go to in cold times). Also, you don't have to call the nephrologist that dealt with his case at the university. You can call your family doctor for good suggestions about what to do.
Answer:
Is he still on immunosuppressant therapy drugs? If so, he shouldn't be around anything that could possibly harbor bacteria.I don't know much about mice, however, so the best person to answer your question is your family doctor or vet. I'd say better safe than sorry though.
I had a kidney transplant 6 years ago. Last year, my husband and I had a case of mice in our kitchen. We set traps and put poison (in places that our 2 dogs couldn't get to), and I had my husband dispose of the dead mice. The best thing to do when you find mice poo is to clean (my favorite is to use bleach). If you live in the country, one good suggestion is having a mousing cat (if you don't want the indoors, make a warm place outside for it to go to in cold times). Also, you don't have to call the nephrologist that dealt with his case at the university. You can call your family doctor for good suggestions about what to do.
Kidney stones?
1. Can you get them if you drink a large amount of tea(mostly green)
2.Can you get them if a parent had them
3What are other signs?
Answer:
1. probably not
2. likely
3. intense pain
(1)NO it is not like that but planty of water can flush your kidney!Tea is a mild diuretic so it may give more urination so it is said like this !See 1700 litre of blood is being filtered through your kidney within 24 hours !If you are taking much minerilsed water than it may precipitate stone !Some people dont drink much water they are likely to get this disease !
There are few Ayurvedic medicines available to get rid of this !they break the stone and slowly gradually the particle are excreted out ! tablet like CYSTONE mad by Himalaya Drug company in INDIA and calcury made by charak in India are proved effective in some cases but mind you not in all!(2)Yes I know one family in which all 27 family members are having stone!One young girl was having kidney failure and in her kidney transplant also done !This again may be because they were drinking the same water with planty of minerals !It is said that it is not calcium but the oxalate part is causing stone formation you have asked signs also !well it may reamin causing any problem until great !It may remain silent for years together ! Otherwise you may get one or many sign and symptoms like burning micturation hazy urine pain while passing the urine low backache migrating pain from back to anterior you may get bloody or redish urine you may also get frequency of urination!!If satisfied give full mark !Always YouRsmE
Hi cb gurl. The most common type of kidney stones (about 95% of them) consist of calcium oxalate. Medical research has shown that high levels of oxalate in the urine 'drives' the formation of these stones. Many people (and for a long time many doctors) think it is the calcium that causes these stones, but, again, research has shown that high calcium intakes help to prevent the formation of these stones.Oxalates come from food and are made in the body. People can have high levels of oxalates in the urine from either or both sources. There can be a genetic tendency (thus, it can run in families) to make higher than normal levels in the body. This is not that common.Much more common is excess oxalate absorption in the gut of oxalates in the foods being eaten. Chronic gut problems (such as Celiac Disease, food allergies, leaky gut syndrome, intestinal dysbiosis, etc.) can lead to hyperabsorption of oxalates. Calcium supplements can help prevent this in two ways: 1) calcium binds to oxalates in the gut and prevents their absorption, and 2) calcium is critical for preventing a leaky gut (calcium acts as a switch to close the intercellular tight junctions in the intestinal mucosa).Additional nutrients help to prevent stone formation. These include Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium and Citrate. Supplementation of these is important for chronic stone formers. Use of Potassium Citrate (plus Magnesium Citrate and Calcium Citrate) and B6 are particulary effective.For someone with a history (personal or family) of calcium oxalate stones, avoidance of foods that contain high levels of oxalates is important. TEAS, especially green tea, are very high in oxalates. Here are some other foods that contain high levels of oxalates: celery, green leafy vegetables (chard, collards, dandelion greens, spinach), leeks, parsley, green pepper, sweet potato (white potatoes are OK), rutabagas, berries (black, blue, gooseberry), raspberries, concord grapes, lemon peel, chocolate, tea, Ovaltine, cocoa, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, and wheat germ.Hope this wasn't too long to be helpful for you. Best wishes and good luck.
It is a difficult one.Kidney stones are mineral deposits made up of calcium, uric acid or the amino acid cysteine. At least three quarters of kidney stones are composed of calcium combined with phosphate or oxalic acid.Tea is a concern because it is rich in oxalic acid.However, recent studies seem to indicate that green tea actually inhibits the formation of urinary stones.The following article contains more information.
1. You can get them if you drink a large amount of anything that has caffeine in it (which would be most teas). Caffeine is a diruetic and takes the water out of your body. If your body is not properly hydrated, it can start forming kidney stones. If your body has plenty of fluids, it will help flush small build-ups through your system so the stones never form.2. Kidney stones can be genetic, or you can get them even if nobody in your family has a history of them. If your parents had kidney stones, though, I would be careful and drink plenty of fluids.3. Signs of kidney stones are: extreme pain in your lower back and on the side of your abdomen, nausea, vomitting (sometimes- depends on the location of the stone), blood in the urine, the urgency to pee (feeling like you constantly have to go pee), and the inability to pee even though you feel like you need to. More than likely, when you have a kidney stone, you KNOW you have a kidney stone because the pain is so excruciating.The most common form of kidney stones is a calcium oxalate stone. Foods that are high in oxalate are: chocolate, spinach, any berry with seeds in it, celery, orange peels (even though I don't think many people eat those things... haha), and basically calcium is self-explanatory. My doctor told me to stay away from too much calcium unless there is a history of osteoporosis in the family, and in that case, to continue to eat calcium. Hopefully you never have to experience them! Just drink lots and lots of water :)
2.Can you get them if a parent had them
3What are other signs?
Answer:
1. probably not
2. likely
3. intense pain
(1)NO it is not like that but planty of water can flush your kidney!Tea is a mild diuretic so it may give more urination so it is said like this !See 1700 litre of blood is being filtered through your kidney within 24 hours !If you are taking much minerilsed water than it may precipitate stone !Some people dont drink much water they are likely to get this disease !
There are few Ayurvedic medicines available to get rid of this !they break the stone and slowly gradually the particle are excreted out ! tablet like CYSTONE mad by Himalaya Drug company in INDIA and calcury made by charak in India are proved effective in some cases but mind you not in all!(2)Yes I know one family in which all 27 family members are having stone!One young girl was having kidney failure and in her kidney transplant also done !This again may be because they were drinking the same water with planty of minerals !It is said that it is not calcium but the oxalate part is causing stone formation you have asked signs also !well it may reamin causing any problem until great !It may remain silent for years together ! Otherwise you may get one or many sign and symptoms like burning micturation hazy urine pain while passing the urine low backache migrating pain from back to anterior you may get bloody or redish urine you may also get frequency of urination!!If satisfied give full mark !Always YouRsmE
Hi cb gurl. The most common type of kidney stones (about 95% of them) consist of calcium oxalate. Medical research has shown that high levels of oxalate in the urine 'drives' the formation of these stones. Many people (and for a long time many doctors) think it is the calcium that causes these stones, but, again, research has shown that high calcium intakes help to prevent the formation of these stones.Oxalates come from food and are made in the body. People can have high levels of oxalates in the urine from either or both sources. There can be a genetic tendency (thus, it can run in families) to make higher than normal levels in the body. This is not that common.Much more common is excess oxalate absorption in the gut of oxalates in the foods being eaten. Chronic gut problems (such as Celiac Disease, food allergies, leaky gut syndrome, intestinal dysbiosis, etc.) can lead to hyperabsorption of oxalates. Calcium supplements can help prevent this in two ways: 1) calcium binds to oxalates in the gut and prevents their absorption, and 2) calcium is critical for preventing a leaky gut (calcium acts as a switch to close the intercellular tight junctions in the intestinal mucosa).Additional nutrients help to prevent stone formation. These include Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium and Citrate. Supplementation of these is important for chronic stone formers. Use of Potassium Citrate (plus Magnesium Citrate and Calcium Citrate) and B6 are particulary effective.For someone with a history (personal or family) of calcium oxalate stones, avoidance of foods that contain high levels of oxalates is important. TEAS, especially green tea, are very high in oxalates. Here are some other foods that contain high levels of oxalates: celery, green leafy vegetables (chard, collards, dandelion greens, spinach), leeks, parsley, green pepper, sweet potato (white potatoes are OK), rutabagas, berries (black, blue, gooseberry), raspberries, concord grapes, lemon peel, chocolate, tea, Ovaltine, cocoa, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, and wheat germ.Hope this wasn't too long to be helpful for you. Best wishes and good luck.
It is a difficult one.Kidney stones are mineral deposits made up of calcium, uric acid or the amino acid cysteine. At least three quarters of kidney stones are composed of calcium combined with phosphate or oxalic acid.Tea is a concern because it is rich in oxalic acid.However, recent studies seem to indicate that green tea actually inhibits the formation of urinary stones.The following article contains more information.
1. You can get them if you drink a large amount of anything that has caffeine in it (which would be most teas). Caffeine is a diruetic and takes the water out of your body. If your body is not properly hydrated, it can start forming kidney stones. If your body has plenty of fluids, it will help flush small build-ups through your system so the stones never form.2. Kidney stones can be genetic, or you can get them even if nobody in your family has a history of them. If your parents had kidney stones, though, I would be careful and drink plenty of fluids.3. Signs of kidney stones are: extreme pain in your lower back and on the side of your abdomen, nausea, vomitting (sometimes- depends on the location of the stone), blood in the urine, the urgency to pee (feeling like you constantly have to go pee), and the inability to pee even though you feel like you need to. More than likely, when you have a kidney stone, you KNOW you have a kidney stone because the pain is so excruciating.The most common form of kidney stones is a calcium oxalate stone. Foods that are high in oxalate are: chocolate, spinach, any berry with seeds in it, celery, orange peels (even though I don't think many people eat those things... haha), and basically calcium is self-explanatory. My doctor told me to stay away from too much calcium unless there is a history of osteoporosis in the family, and in that case, to continue to eat calcium. Hopefully you never have to experience them! Just drink lots and lots of water :)
Kidney Problems.......?
Kidney pain?
I have had pain in my lower left side (kidney area) for like two days now and ive been feeling sick. I have had a horrible headache,nausea,and my left sude is swollen,i have also been really short or breath, and i have this feeling of something really heavy chest and it gives me these moments in which i feel like i am choking. What can this be? Im only 16 yrs old. and pretty healthy, i dont have any bad habits
Answer:
The symptoms are similar to kidney failure. It could be as a result of kidney stone or some other condition such as infection. If you only started experiencing these symptoms over the past two days then it might be acute kidney failure. Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, or injury temporarily damages the kidneys. Although this can cause some problems in the short term, with proper and timely treatment, it can typically be reversed. Often there is no permanent damage to the kidneys.While there may be a number of possible causes for the symptoms you are experiencing you should have the problem properly diagnosed by you physician. This can be done by simple blood and urine tests. Please do not procrastinate. Visit your doctor soon, as timely intervention can minimize the risk of damage to your organs, or further deterioration of the condition.I pray that all will be well. God bless!
I'm willing to bet you have a kidney stone. It happens to people of all ages, even with good health habits. They do cause pain, nausea, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. Go to a Dr. for a quick X-ray to confirm, and to see if they're small enough to pass. If it is a stone, your doc should give you some pain medicine and instruct you to drink lots of water. If it passes, keep it to take in for further testing, just to make sure it wasn't caused by any kind of kidney disease.
I have had pain in my lower left side (kidney area) for like two days now and ive been feeling sick. I have had a horrible headache,nausea,and my left sude is swollen,i have also been really short or breath, and i have this feeling of something really heavy chest and it gives me these moments in which i feel like i am choking. What can this be? Im only 16 yrs old. and pretty healthy, i dont have any bad habits
Answer:
The symptoms are similar to kidney failure. It could be as a result of kidney stone or some other condition such as infection. If you only started experiencing these symptoms over the past two days then it might be acute kidney failure. Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, or injury temporarily damages the kidneys. Although this can cause some problems in the short term, with proper and timely treatment, it can typically be reversed. Often there is no permanent damage to the kidneys.While there may be a number of possible causes for the symptoms you are experiencing you should have the problem properly diagnosed by you physician. This can be done by simple blood and urine tests. Please do not procrastinate. Visit your doctor soon, as timely intervention can minimize the risk of damage to your organs, or further deterioration of the condition.I pray that all will be well. God bless!
I'm willing to bet you have a kidney stone. It happens to people of all ages, even with good health habits. They do cause pain, nausea, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. Go to a Dr. for a quick X-ray to confirm, and to see if they're small enough to pass. If it is a stone, your doc should give you some pain medicine and instruct you to drink lots of water. If it passes, keep it to take in for further testing, just to make sure it wasn't caused by any kind of kidney disease.
Kidney needed - End stage URGENT?
I need a Kidney for a relative of mine, who is diagnosed with kidney failure, he is at the end stage. Please could some help me find a kidney for him. Thanking you in advanced for your help.
Answer:
It isn't quite the end of the line for him yet. He can be on dialysis until he is matched with a new kidney. I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease in September of 2000, and went on dialysis till I got my new kidney in April of 2001, There have been people who have lived on dialysis for more than 13 years (even though it's not a fun process, dialysis can keep him alive). If no relatives can donate a kidney, his nephrologist should be helping him be put on the national list for people waiting for an organ.
Good luck to your relative i mean that. but sorry to say i only have one kidney myself.. the other was removed 1984.
what blood group is he?
Go on ebay like everyone else.
hi i no how you feel my mam needs a bone marrow transplant if i was able i would give a kidney its just not that simpel xx
wish i could help u hun really sorry 4 u
I am a donor/reciepient. I wish I could help anyone in need.Please have your dr. put your info on the national registry. Diaysis is your answer for now be sure to dicuss the type that is right for you. Good luck!
i had a kidney transplant 4 years ago and i know it is tough. I will pray for your friend. He needs to get with a doctor and set up to go on the list.
Answer:
It isn't quite the end of the line for him yet. He can be on dialysis until he is matched with a new kidney. I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease in September of 2000, and went on dialysis till I got my new kidney in April of 2001, There have been people who have lived on dialysis for more than 13 years (even though it's not a fun process, dialysis can keep him alive). If no relatives can donate a kidney, his nephrologist should be helping him be put on the national list for people waiting for an organ.
Good luck to your relative i mean that. but sorry to say i only have one kidney myself.. the other was removed 1984.
what blood group is he?
Go on ebay like everyone else.
hi i no how you feel my mam needs a bone marrow transplant if i was able i would give a kidney its just not that simpel xx
wish i could help u hun really sorry 4 u
I am a donor/reciepient. I wish I could help anyone in need.Please have your dr. put your info on the national registry. Diaysis is your answer for now be sure to dicuss the type that is right for you. Good luck!
i had a kidney transplant 4 years ago and i know it is tough. I will pray for your friend. He needs to get with a doctor and set up to go on the list.
Kidney Failure?
I might know someone who has kidney Failure and there age is 69. Can u die from it? And what are the bad things that could happen?
Answer:
It really depends on what stage of kidney failure this person is. Most old people will have this disease because almost all of their organs are packing up including the kidneys. Kidney failure is alleviated with maintenance dialysis or kidney transplant.If your grandparent have kidney failure and diabetes, a spontaneous pancreas and kidney transplant can be done. It also depends if your grandparent is suitable for transplant. If you want to donate an organ, you need to be tested first. You will have a full physical assessment including blood tests such as tissue typing.
When a person has kidney failure, they can reach the point where their own kidneys can no longer function to remove enough of the body's waste products from the blood and convert it into urine. When that happens a patient can either begin having this done artificially by a dialysis machine or if the patient does not receive treatment and enough toxins build up in their blood they can die. Kidney failure does not always mean a person will die though, there are many treatments available for a person to continue to live a very full life.
If they do dialysis or get a kidney transplant the person should be ok. You could donate a kidney if the doctors feel his health is okay for the surgery (and yours too) and if you are a tissue match (starts with blood type and goes from there into more detail). It is a very taxing surgery, even for the donor.
Answer:
It really depends on what stage of kidney failure this person is. Most old people will have this disease because almost all of their organs are packing up including the kidneys. Kidney failure is alleviated with maintenance dialysis or kidney transplant.If your grandparent have kidney failure and diabetes, a spontaneous pancreas and kidney transplant can be done. It also depends if your grandparent is suitable for transplant. If you want to donate an organ, you need to be tested first. You will have a full physical assessment including blood tests such as tissue typing.
When a person has kidney failure, they can reach the point where their own kidneys can no longer function to remove enough of the body's waste products from the blood and convert it into urine. When that happens a patient can either begin having this done artificially by a dialysis machine or if the patient does not receive treatment and enough toxins build up in their blood they can die. Kidney failure does not always mean a person will die though, there are many treatments available for a person to continue to live a very full life.
If they do dialysis or get a kidney transplant the person should be ok. You could donate a kidney if the doctors feel his health is okay for the surgery (and yours too) and if you are a tissue match (starts with blood type and goes from there into more detail). It is a very taxing surgery, even for the donor.
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