Renal Replacement Therapies: Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation

When the kidneys no longer manage to perform their function of excreting toxins and water, their duties must be taken over elsewhere. Various methods of blood washing are available, as well as transplanting foreign kidneys. In Germany, nearly 80,000 people are affected. When are kidney replacement procedures used? In principle, the answer is simple: whenever … Renal Replacement Therapies: Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation

What are the Different Types of Dialysis?

In Germany, hemodialysis (HD) predominates with 86.1%. In this process, an “artificial kidney“(= hemodialyzer) is connected directly to the bloodstream. Although it bears no visual resemblance to real kidneys, it can mimic their function within certain limits. However, its detoxification capacity does not correspond to more than 10-15% of healthy kidneys. The hemodialyzer consists of … What are the Different Types of Dialysis?

Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)

Behind blood in the urine (hematuria) can be many different causes. Often a disease of the bladder or kidneys is the trigger of the complaints. In men, diseases of the prostate are also a possible cause. In some cases, however, traces of blood can also appear in the urine of healthy individuals. If you notice … Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)

Early Detection of Kidney Damage

The kidneys are the “sewage treatment plant” of the human body. These two organs regulate the water balance and are responsible for the elimination of toxins. In addition, the kidneys produce certain hormones and regulate blood pressure. An unmistakable sign of kidney disease is protein in the urine. Kidney damage as a result of other … Early Detection of Kidney Damage

Living with Therapy

There are just under 60,000 dialysis patients in Germany. For the person affected, blood washing means an immense change in normal everyday life, both in private and at work. Although it is possible to provide treatment close to home and in many places late-night and night dialysis options allow patients a certain degree of flexibility, … Living with Therapy

Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

The mighty Pharaoh Ramses II in Egypt suffered from it just as much as people in Palestine at the time of Jesus – medical historians are certain that ankylosing spondylitis is not a disease of civilization, but was already wreaking havoc 4,000 years ago. And it is probably no coincidence that ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls … Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

Rheumatism: does your Stomach Need Protection?

In the fight against rheumatic pain, effective painkillers are irreplaceable. But precisely these effective and soothing preparations often damage the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines. Therefore, one cannot do without them. But you can arm yourself against the attack: with a special stomach protection therapy. NSAIDs for rheumatism Against rheumatic pain and swollen … Rheumatism: does your Stomach Need Protection?