101. PreESRD Education In 1997, 79102 persons developed end stage renal disease. renal Failure is most common There was not a consensus regarding dietary protein restriction. http://www.nephron.com/preesrd.html

Click on the banner to visit our sponsors Early Renal Insufficiency formerly preESRD education by Stephen Z. Fadem, M.D., FACP Medical Director Houston Kidney Center Integrated Service Network You have been to your doctor, and have been told that your kidneys are not working properly. What should you be thinking? What should you do? This website is to help you understand this problem. It and its associated links will answer the most frequently asked by patients that have been through the same experience, and will give one other web resources. What is the incidence of kidney disease? Who gets kidney disease? What are its causes? How does the kidney work? ... When should one start dialysis? Other resources Certificate The preESRD Quiz The ESRD Quiz NKF E-mail discussion group ... Early Renal Disease Links What is the incidence of kidney disease? The serum creatinine level is a marker of kidney disease. The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey looked at the distribution of serum creatinine by sex, age and ethnic group in 18,823 participants. The mean serum creatinine for women was 0.96 and for men 1.17 mg/dL. Mean serum creatinine increases with age. Serum creatinine levels greater than 1.5 mg/dL were seen in 9.74% of men and 1.78% of women. It is estimated that 10.9 million people have creatinine values greater than 1.5 mg/dl and 0.8 million have creatinines over 2.0 mg/dL Jones CA, McQuillan GM, Kusek JW, Eberhardt MS, Herman WH, Coresh J, Salive M, Jones CP, Agodoa LY

102. Urology - End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results Glomerulonephritis a type of kidney disease that involves glomeruli. http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/urology/endstage.htm

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) What is renal failure? Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. There are two different types of renal failure - acute and chronic. Acute renal failure has an abrupt onset and is potentially reversible. Chronic failure progresses slowly over at least three months and can lead to permanent renal failure. The causes, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes of acute and chronic are different. Conditions that may lead to acute or chronic renal failure may include, but are not limited to, the following: Acute Renal Failure Chronic Renal Failure Myocardial infarction - a heart attack may lead to temporary kidney failure. Diabetic nephropathy - diabetes can cause permanent changes, leading to kidney damage. Rhabdomyolysis - kidney damage that can occur from muscle breakdown. This condition can occur from severe dehydration, infection, or other causes. Hypertension - chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to permanent kidney damage. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys for a period of time. This may occur from blood loss or shock.

103. KittenCare.com - Renal Failure BUN is is reflective of diet. An increase in BUN can also be due to Kidney inflammation; renal diseases; renal lesions; Bacterial infections of the http://www.kittencare.com/askKC_Renal_Failure.html

Simba's Home Kitty Health Kitty College Kitten Journal ... KittenCare.com Chronic Renal Failure Related: Diabetes Urinary Problems General Health Renal Failure Basics ... Need a Vet? Go to the Vet Directory Renal Failure Basics Dear Simba, My 14 year old cat, Cookie, apparently has a kidney infection. My vet says her creatinine and BUN levels are very high. Please explain to me what these mean. Do you have any idea of Cookie's chances are? My vet has her on fluids and antibiotics for 4 days. Is there any thing else I can do? Any info and help is greatly appreciated. Lucy Dear Lucy, I suspect that Cookie may be experiencing Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). CRF occurs when ~70% of kidney function is irreversibly destroyed BUN (blood urea nitrogen) A waste product excreted through the kidneys. BUN is is reflective of diet. An increase in BUN can also be due to dehydration (a symptom of CRF and many other problems). Normal BUN levels for felines are in the range of 0.6 - 2.4 mg/dl. Creatinine A waste product excreted through the kidneys. It is indicative of declining kidney function. Normal Creatinine levels for felines are in the range of 14 - 36 mg/dl. CRF is a terminal illness and is one of the more common causes of death in older cats. It can occur as a result of:

104. Kidney Options :: Kidney Disease with comprehensive information about kidney disease and treatment. healthy kidneys kidney disease therapy options diet nutrition http://www.kidneyoptions.com/kidneydisease.html

Kidney Disease Sometimes the kidneys become unable to perform their life-maintaining functions because of disease or physical damage. The kidneys are not able to remove extra water and waste products from the blood, causing you to feel sick. This is known as kidney or renal failure and it can be either acute or chronic. Acute Renal Failure is sudden, severe damage to or loss of kidney function. Acute renal failure can be caused by severe infections, extensive burns, chemical or drug poison, and injury or blockage to the kidneys. This condition can usually be reversed when the source of the problem is eliminated. People with acute renal failure sometimes go on dialysis temporarily until their kidneys recover. There are several terms which you may hear that describe kidney disease. They are Chronic Renal Failure or “CRF”, Chronic Renal Insufficiency or “CRI”, and pre-End Stage Renal Disease or “pre-ESRD”. These terms will be used when you have kidney disease but have not received a transplant or started dialysis therapy. Chronic renal failure is a condition that cannot be reversed or cured. There are different stages of chronic renal failure. The degree of failure is measured by blood and urine tests. The term End Stage Renal Disease or “ESRD” is used when you have begun dialysis therapy, need a kidney transplant, or have received a transplant.

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