Hypoxanthine, along with xanthine, is a breakdown product from purine metabolism. It is further degraded into uric acid. Diseases can occur both when its degradation to uric acid is inhibited and when its recycling via the salvage pathway is impaired. What is hypoxanthine? Hypoxanthine is a purine derivative and is formed during the degradation of … Hypoxanthine: Function & Diseases
Synonyms renal failure, renal dysfunction Symptoms Renal insufficiency can manifest itself through many different symptoms. The main symptom is the reduced excretion of urea. This can lead to polyneuropathy (a disease of the peripheral nerves) with sensory disturbances and paresthesia. Reduced appetite, hiccups, headaches and vomiting are further symptoms. The deposition of urea in the … Renal failure
Acute renal insufficiency Acute renal failure can have various causes. Depending on the cause, patients are either dehydrated (dehydrated) or fluid overloaded (edematous). The kidney values in the blood increase and the urine production decreases. Acute renal insufficiency has a fairly good healing tendency if treated quickly and professionally, but can last up to 6 … Acute renal insufficiency | Renal failure
Nutrition in renal insufficiency Patients with renal insufficiency should eat low in protein, phosphate and potassium, but rich in calcium. In addition, an optimal blood sugar level setting is recommended for diabetes patients. Low-protein diet: 0.6-0.8 grams of protein per kg body weight daily is recommended. It is important to pay attention to the biological … Nutrition in renal insufficiency | Renal failure
Introduction Enlargement of one or both kidneys is a diagnostic description given by the doctor after an imaging procedure such as ultrasound or computed tomography. The kidneys weigh approximately 120-180g. The normal length of a kidney is 9-13 cm, width 6 cm and thickness 3 cm. Anatomically and physiologically, the right kidney is usually smaller … Kidney Enlargement
Associated symptoms of kidney enlargement The possible accompanying symptoms of kidney enlargement can be as varied as its causes. Reduced urine volume, bloody urine and pain when urinating may indicate urinary calculus. Fever, chills and water retention (edema) in the legs or eyelid can indicate inflammation of the kidneys, which can also lead to frothy … Associated symptoms of kidney enlargement | Kidney Enlargement
Duration of a kidney augmentation The duration of kidney enlargement again depends on the cause. If, for example, the urinary calculus is lost in a stone disease, the kidney can regain its original size relatively quickly. In this case, it also depends on the particular clinical picture. If the mother’s kidney becomes enlarged during pregnancy … Duration of a kidney augmentation | Kidney Enlargement
Renal enlargement in the fetus The malposition in a part of the bladder can lead to a so-called vesicoureteral reflux in the fetus. A possible malposition is at the site of the bladder where the ureters open. Another possibility of a malposition can be a double ureter. In vesicoureteral reflux, the urine is transported from … Renal enlargement in the fetus | Kidney Enlargement
Definition Rhabdomyolysis is a disease in which the musculature decays. However, only the so-called striated musculature, i.e. our skeletal muscles, is affected. The disintegration of the striated muscles leads to the release of the individual muscle components. Rhabdomyolysis therefore leads to an increase in metabolic products, enzymes and proteins of the muscles in the blood. … The Rhabdomyolysis
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by a variety of symptoms, which can vary greatly depending on the cause of the disease. Usually, rhabdomyolysis is initially accompanied by muscle pain. If the muscles are severely disintegrated, the first symptom is muscle weakness, later on a complete loss of strength of the affected muscle group can … Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis | The Rhabdomyolysis
The treatment The therapy of rhabdomyolysis can often not be causal. Thus, a muscle injury caused by trauma cannot be reversed. However, triggering drugs and toxins can be discontinued or flushed out of the body. If a therapy of the cause is possible, it should be treated as soon as possible. Otherwise the therapy concentrates … The treatment | The Rhabdomyolysis
The duration The duration of rhabdomyolysis is strongly dependent on the cause. In the case of trauma, the muscle decay usually lasts for several days to weeks. In chronic diseases, for example metabolic diseases, rhabdomyolysis can also occur over a long period of time. How long the consequences are felt depends strongly on how early … The duration | The Rhabdomyolysis
