Chronic Renal Failure - Glossary Definition

Topics Related to Chronic Renal Failure

The Condition

“..." With the passage of years, boys with Alport Syndrome develop the typical signs and symptoms of kidney failure - high blood pressure, swelling and, in some cases, impaired growth...”

Relationship to Chronic Renal Insufficiency

“...This means that the glomeruli undergo a gradual but persistent process of destruction, leading to kidney failure in many cases...”

Anemia

The Condition

“...allows them to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide Risk factors for developing anemia include poor diet, intestinal disorders, menstruation, pregnancy, family history, and conditions such as cancer, kidney failure, liver failure...”

Relationship to Chronic Renal Insufficiency

“Anemia is almost always present in cases of chronic renal failure, and can occur through any of the basic mechanisms (blood loss, excessive destruction of red blood cells, or low production of red blood cells...”

More topics Related to Chronic Renal Failure

Aspirin	As A Treatment “...As a consequence of this, the good effects of COX-2, which gives protection of the stomach and kidneys are lost and problems with this such as ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney failure, fluid retention and high blood pressure can occur with the higher dosage...”
Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles	Relationship to Chronic Renal Insufficiency “People with certain illnesses, including kidney failure, are more at risk of developing boils...”
Boric Acid	As A Treatment “...Long-term exposure to boric acid may cause kidney damage and, eventually, kidney failure...”
Chronic Renal Insufficiency	The Condition “...Unlike acute renal failure with its sudden (but reversible) failure of kidney function, chronic renal failure is slowly progressive...” Our Question about Duration of suboptimally controlled diabetes “Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of chronic renal failure...” Relationship to Elevated Homocysteine Levels “Homocysteine levels in patients suffering from chronic renal failure are significantly elevated at an early stage...” Relationship to Magnesium Toxicity “High levels of magnesium can develop in patients with kidney failure and in elderly people whose kidney functions are reduced...” Recommendation Chitosan “In a study of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing long-term hemodialysis 450mg of chitosan 3 times a day for 12 weeks produced multiple benefits...” Recommendation Vitamin E “Vitamin E levels, independent of dietary intake, have been found to be lower in patients with chronic renal failure...” Recommendation against Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) “...In renal insufficiency, vitamin C levels were elevated, but not oxalate levels...” Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies “...Remedies such as Serum Anguillar Ichthyotoxin, Solidago and Urea have been found useful in dealing with chronic renal failure and its complications...” Recommendation Folic Acid “Patients with chronic renal failure have homocysteine levels that are significantly elevated at an early stage...” Recommendation Heavy Metal Detoxification / Avoidance “A study evaluated 272 men and women with chronic renal failure and found that there was a significantly increased risk from exposure to lead, copper, chromium, tin, mercury, welding fumes, silicon containing compounds, grain dust and...” Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids “...These trials suggest that such therapy may be of use in the treatment of IgA nephropathy and chronic renal failure...”
Cirrhosis of the Liver	The Condition “...Also: -Hepatic encephalopathy -Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) -Kidney failure (hepatorenal syndrome) Call your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of cirrhosis...”
Colon Cleansing	As A Treatment “...Regular treatments should be avoided by people with heart disease or kidney disease (renal insufficiency)...”
Congestive Heart Failure	Relationship to Kidney Disease “Renal insufficiency due to underperfusion from a failing heart is more widespread than commonly thought...”
Diabetes Type II	The Condition “...It can lead to blindness, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, amputations and nerve damage...”
Excess Animal Fat Consumption	The Condition “...the arteries, due to fat lining the inside of veins and arteries, which then blocks oxygen to the heart, causing a portion of the heart to 'die'), heart attack, stroke, arthritis, inflammation and kidney failure may then develop...”
Fish Oils	As A Treatment “...Taking cod liver oil in the same amounts that are recommended for fish oil can be toxic, and even more so in people who have chronic renal failure (because vitamin A can build up to toxic levels)...”
Germanium	As A Treatment “...Because the inorganic form used in the semiconductor industry can cause kidney failure, Dr...”
Glomerulonephritis	Recommendation Salt Intake Reduction “...The purpose of such a renal diet is not to delay progression of IgAN, but mainly to minimize the uremic symptoms of chronic renal failure...”
Gout / Hyperuricemia	The Condition “...Women develop gout at an older age than men and have twice the prevalence of hypertension, renal insufficiency and exposure to diuretics...” Recommendation against Aspirin “Among the more common predisposing factors for hyperuricemia are kidney failure from any cause, diuretics, dehydration, hormonal diseases, alcohol consumption and using low doses of aspirin...”
Heavy Metal Toxicity	The Condition “...Arsenic Symptoms include nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, garlic odor on breath, excessive salivation, headache, vertigo, fatigue, paresthesia, paralysis, kidney failure, progressive blindness, and mental impairment...”
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome	The Condition “...Names: Hamburger Disease Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition characterized by destruction of red blood cells, damage to the lining of blood vessel walls, and, in severe cases, kidney failure...”
High/Increased Protein Diet	As A Treatment “...Note that low protein diets (4% to 8%) are used routinely to treat patients with liver and kidney failure...”
Hyperparathyroidism	The Condition “...In secondary hyperparathyroidism, a problem such as kidney failure makes the body resistant to the action of parathyroid hormone...”
Hypertension	Related Topic “...Hypertension increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure because it adds to the workload of the heart, causing it to enlarge and, over time, to weaken; in addition, it may damage the walls of the arteries...”
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)	The Condition “...or poorly-treated hypertensive patient is at great risk of disabling or fatal left-sided heart failure, heart attack, stroke (cerebral hemorrhage or infarction), severe circulatory problems, or kidney failure at an early age...”
Kidney Disease	The Condition “...Whether you get kidney disease is mostly due to bad luck, but whether it progresses to end-stage kidney failure does depend largely on what is done about it...” Our Question about Low-carbohydrate dieting “...Crawford concluded, "Chronic kidney disease is not to be taken lightly, and there is no cure for kidney failure...” Relationship to Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) “Kidney disease, including kidney failure, is a possible symptom of mercury toxicity...” Relationship to Dehydration “Renal insufficiency can occur from underperfusion due to dehydration...”
Kidney Function Test Requirement	Recommendation Urinalysis “...An abnormal urinalysis may occur 6 months to 10 or more years before symptoms of kidney failure appear...”
Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis)	Relationship to Kidney Disease “A kidney stone that is obstructing will cause damage to the kidneys in the long run if left untreated and may even lead to end stage kidney failure...”
Magnesium Requirement	The Condition “...Magnesium toxicity is more often associated with kidney failure, when the kidney loses the ability to remove excess magnesium...”
Malaria	The Condition “...Treatment and Prevention: Infection with one type of malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, if not promptly treated, may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, coma, and death...”
Nephrotic Syndrome	The Condition “...Other types of kidney diseases have less favorable outcomes, with high rates of progression to kidney failure...”
Overmedication	The Condition “...Some serious and common side-effects include: allergic reactions, heart problems, liver and kidney failure, weight gain/loss, and psychological effects...”
Peritonitis	The Condition “...Most cases of bacterial peritonitis occur as a result of ascites due to chronic liver disease, or in kidney failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis...”
Pyelonephritis	The Condition “...However, in a few people, the continuous destruction of the kidney leads to chronic renal failure which will require treatment...”
Rectal Cancer	The Condition “...Mitomycin is associated with bone marrow, kidney, mucous membrane, and pulmonary toxicity, as well as kidney failure...”
Salt Intake Reduction	As A Treatment “...High-sodium diets are linked to a number of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney failure...”
Scleroderma	The Condition “...One of the most life-threatening, yet treatable, complications of systemic scleroderma (including CREST) is sudden kidney failure...”
Seizure Disorder	The Condition “...Known causes of seizures include ... Metabolic abnormalities found in diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, uremia, nutritional deficiencies and phenylketonuria (PKU)...”
Test Magnesium Levels	As A Treatment “...This technique correlates well with intracellular free magnesium levels in conditions such as diabetes, chronic renal failure and pregnancy...”
Uremia	The Condition “Although the term "uremia" literally means the presence of urea (and other nitrogen-containing wastes) in the blood, it is actually the complex terminal stage of kidney failure...” Related Topic “Condition characterized by excessive urea and other nitrogen compounds in the blood due to renal insufficiency...”
Uric Acid Levels Low	The Condition “...] Drug(s) indicated for prevention of hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure, can significantly reduce serum uric acid...”