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Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, infection, or injury damages the kidneys. Temporarily, the kidneys cannot adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodst...
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Acute(sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes.Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure- acute; ARF; Kidney injury- acute.There are many possible ...
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Acute kidney failure(AKF) occurs when there is a sudden reduction in kidney function that results in nitrogenous wastes accumulating in the blood(azotemia).The kidneys are the body''s natural filtration system. They perform the critical task of pro...
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This guide discusses ways to recognize, prevent, and treat the most common types of kidney disease, such as kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and chronic kidney disease.
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Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bl...
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Chronic renal failure is a slowly worsening loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes.Kidney failure- chronic; Renal failure- chronic; Chronic renal insufficiency; Chronic kidney failure.Unli...
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Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or dis- order damages the kidneys so that they can no longer adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain proper levels of kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream.Chronic kidney fai...
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The kidneys may fail due to problems with their blood vessels or filtering units. Such problems may be caused by an illness that affects the whole body. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common examples. Filtering problems may also be caused by illnesses that harm the kidneys directly (glomerulonephritis and polycystic disease). In some cases, problems in the urinary tract may also cause kidney failure.
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Tumor is the term applied to any collection of abnormally growing cells. In most instances, tumors are solid, although health care professionals use the term solid tumor specifically to describe a localized mass of abnormally growing tissue.
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A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous(malignant) or non-cancerous(benign).In general, tumors appear to occur when there is a problem with the dividing of cells in the body.
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Detailed information on preventing unintentional injuries Many unintentional injuries and emergencies can be prevented by reevaluating your family's health habits, lifestyles, and risks. Early detection and a prompt response is crucial in keeping situations manageable, and from becoming an emergency.
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Statistics relating to unintentional injuries The following are the latest US statistics available from the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources:
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Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it's good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.
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Trampolines are popular. Thousands of children are rocketing skyward, and trampoline injuries are also on the rise.
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Children in households where a parent lives with another unrelated adult are at much greater risk of death from an injury suffered in the home.
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Detailed information on neurological trauma in children Trauma to the nervous system requires immediate clinical care. Listed in the directory below are some different types of trauma, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Psychiatric diagnosis may be neglected in emergency rooms, where, in addition, people of color are less likely to be diagnosed with a pyschiatric condition than whites.
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Children are most commonly burned by scalding liquids in the kitchen or bathroom. Fire is the second most common cause of burns.Burns are classified as first, second, or third-degree according to their severity.First-degree burns damage only the o...
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burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling.
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, burn treatment, and burn rehabilitation
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Burns are injuries to tissues that are caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.Burns are characterized by degree, based on the severity of the tissue damage. A first-degree burn causes redness and swelling in the outermost l...
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What is the difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns?First-degree burns involve red skin, mild swelling, and some pain.
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Detailed information on the most common types of burns, including thermal, radiation, chemical, and electrical
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Burns are injuries to the tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Such injuries cause the breakdown of body proteins, death of cells, loss of body fluids, and edema.Burns vary depending on the cause, the intensity, ...
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Statistical information relating to burn injury According to the latest data available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, consider the following statistics:
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Detailed information on chemical burns of the eye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on chemical burns of the eye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on a heat-induced or thermal burn A heat-induced or thermal burn can occur when the skin comes in contact with any heat source, such as a cooking pan, an iron, a fire, a hot surface or a hot, scalding liquid.
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Detailed information on electrical burns Electrical burns occur when there is contact with an electricity, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).
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Detailed information on chemical burns Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalies come in contact with the skin and/or the eyes.
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Detailed information on the classification and treatment of burns Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.
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Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.Burns are characterized by degree, based on the severity of the tissue damage. A first-degree burn causes.
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Statistical information relating to burn injury According to the latest data available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), consider the following statistics:
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Glossary of terms relating to burns [back to top] [back to top] [back to top] chemical burns - burns due to strong acids or alkalies coming into contact with the skin and/or eyes.
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Detailed information on emergency treatment of a burn injury Burn injuries require emergency clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are several different types of burn injuries, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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List of online resources to find additional information on burns This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's condition.
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Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention
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Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.
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Detailed information on first-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information on third-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information on second-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information on preventing burn injuries During the last 20 years, fatalities and injuries from burns and fires have decreased significantly. This decrease can be attributed to heightened public awareness of fire prevention, as well as safer manufacturing of many consumer products.
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Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention
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Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury
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Detailed information on nutrition and burns A child who has been burned needs a diet higher in calories and proteins to help him/her heal and grow. Your child may have an intravenous (IV) for extra fluids when he/she first comes to the hospital. When your child is more alert and is feeling better, he/she can start to eat.
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Should a burn be covered with a band-aid or other bandage?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
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Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents(myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.When muscle is damaged, a protein pi...
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I'm a 57-year-old man with high blood pressure and diabetes. My doctor wants me to take Zocor. I'm willing to take the medicine if I really need it, but I've been warned about a side effect called rhabdomyolysis. What is that? Should I take Zocor?
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How is rhabdomyolysis treated?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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I am 80 and am taking a 40-milligram Crestor pill every day. Recently I saw a Crestor ad that said blood tests should be done to monitor for the possible side effects of liver or muscle injury. Can you tell me something about these tests?
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Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the internal kidney structures(glomeruli), which help filter waste and fluids from the blood.Glomerulonephritis may be caused by specific problems with the body''s immune syst...
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Detailed information on glomerulonephritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory disease of both kidneys predominantly affecting children from ages two to 12. Chronic glomerulonephritis can develop over a period of 10–20 years and is most often associated with other systemic di...
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Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus.The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening.Bleeding may...
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GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal(GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as"GI bleeding scans" or"Tagged red blood cell scans."
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Patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if they are also taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder that is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus.Lupus nephritis occurs when antibodies( antinuclear antibody and others) and complement build up in the kidneys, causing inflammation. It often causes neph...
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Obstructive uropathy is a condition in which the flow of urine is blocked, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys.Obstructive uropathy occurs when urine cannot drain through a ureter(a tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the ...
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Hemolytic crisis occurs from the rapid destruction of large numbers of red blood cells( hemolysis). The destruction occurs much faster than the body can compensate by producing more red blood cells.A hemolytic crisis causes acute(and often severe)...
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Detailed information on aplastic anemia, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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