austin journal of nephrology and hypertension
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NEPHROLOGY
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NEPHROLOGY?Nephrology is a branch of medicine that dealswith the functioning and disorders of KIDNEYS.
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High blood pressure Diabetes mellitus Aging Excess smoking and drinking Hereditary Blood sugar High intake of pain killers Usage of drugs like heroin
VARIOUS CAUSES
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KIDNEY DISORDERSKidney stonesGlomerulonephritisPolycystic kidney diseaseUrinary tract infectionsKidney failureAcidosisFistula Fallen bladderProteinuria
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SYMPTOMS Nausea Fluid retention Urinating frequently Decrease in sex drive Hyperkalemia Anemia Cramping of muscles Difficulty in sleeping fatigue
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MEDICATIONS Blood products Urology Surgical procedures Plasma exchange Kidney transplantation Renal replacement therapy Kidney biopsy Etiology Computed tomography
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MEASURES TO BE TAKEN Maintain normal weight Avoid smoking Reduce the usage of salt Physical activity Avoid consuming alcohol Controlled diabetes Drink more water Avoid eating junk foods and spicy food
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