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Book Detail
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Kidney Disease and Urinary Tract Disorders Sourcebook, Fourth Edition
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780818408 Category: ConsHlth: Disease Publication Date: 12/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 97.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"Millions of Americans experience difficulties involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra-the components of the urinary system. Problems can be caused by illness, injury, genetics, or aging and include disorders such as urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections and cancers, kidney stones, and kidney failure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 37 million U.S. adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most of them do not know they have it. Although kidney disease and urinary tract disorders can have a significant impact on a person's physical, emotional, and social well-being, recent medical advances offer the promise of more effective treatments and they provide the means by which those affected can learn to cope more successfully with related challenges. Additionally, by understanding the risk factors associated with these types of disorders, people can make lifestyle adjustments and take preventive measures to preserve urological health. Kidney Disease and Urinary Tract Disorders Sourcebook, Fourth Edition provides information about the vital organs of the urinary system and explains how they work. It talks about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various problems that impact the kidney and urinary system, including acute kidney injury, bladder stones, chronic kidney disease, kidney cysts, kidney stones, solitary kidney, urethral stricture, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and so on. It also discusses the genetic and congenital disorders along with the cancers that affect the kidneys and urinary tract. Various diagnostic tests such as creatinine test, blood urea nitrogen test, cystatin marker test, kidney biopsy, renal panel test, urine test, and urinary tract imaging that are used to detect kidney disease are also discussed in detail. It explains the treatments used to replace lost kidney function such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kid
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