Glomerulonephritis : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
Treatment varies depending on the cause of the disorder, and the type and severity of symptoms. High blood pressure may be difficult to control, and it is generally the most important aspect of treatment. Medicines that may be prescribed include: ...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 14, 2007
The main objectives in the treatment of acute glomerulonephritis are to: decrease the damage to the glomeruli decrease the metabolic demands on the kidneys improve kidney function Bedrest helps in maintaining adequate blood flow to the kidney. If ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
By doing the things your doctor recommends, you can lower your blood pressure and your health risks.
Source:StayWell
In most cases, high blood pressure responds to treatment, but the success of the treatment is up to you.
Source:StayWell
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don’t know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.
Source:StayWell
If you have high blood pressure, you need to know, so you can control it. If you don't, you increase your risk for serious illness.
Source:StayWell
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Source:StayWell
Detailed information on kidney transplantation
Source:StayWell
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure to remove a healthy, functioning kidney from a living or brain-dead donor and implant it into a patient with nonfunctioning kidneys. Purpose Kidney transplantation is performed on patients with chronic kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to implant a healthy kidney into a patient with kidney failure .
Source:ADAM
Date:February 7, 2008
Kidney TransplantA kidney transplant is surgery to place a donated kidney into your body. This kidney takes over the job of filtering your blood.
Source:StayWell
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure to remove a healthy, functioning kidney from a living or brain-dead donor and implant it into a patient with nonfunctioning kidneys. Purpose Kidney transplantation is performed on patients with chronic kidney failure , or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Dialysis treatment replaces the function of the kidneys, which normally serve as the body ' s natural filtration system. Through the use of a blood filter and a chemical solution known as dialysate, the treatment removes waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream, while maintaining the proper chemical balance of the blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so. Dialysis is most frequently used for patients who have kidney failure , but may also be used to quickly remove drugs or poisons in acute situations. This technique can be life saving in people with acute or chronic kidney failure .
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
HemodialysisHemodialysis is one kind of dialysis. It uses a machine that holds a filter called a dialyzer.
Source:StayWell
Dialysis technology is a highly specialized field of nephrology (care of the kidneys ). In clinical practice settings dialysis technologists provide dialysis treatment under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dialysis treatment replaces the function of the kidneys, which normally serve as the body ' s natural filtration system. Through the use of a blood filter and a chemical solution known as dialysate, the treatment removes waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream, while maintaining the proper chemical balance of the blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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