What does a kidney do

the kidney is a vital organ in your body because it is the one that absorbs all the minerals from liquids, such as water, juice, etc. Its the one that produces urine, so once the nutrients are absorbed, the liquid is transofrmed into urine …

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The kidneys regulate the body’s fluid volume, mineral composition and acidity by excreting and reabsorbing water and inorganic electrolytes. This helps balance these substances (which include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium,…

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The Kidneys. The urinary organs comprise the kidneys, which secrete the urine, the ureters, or ducts, which convey urine to the urinary bladder, where it is for a time retained, and and the urethra, through which it is discharged from the b…

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

How does one get kidney stones & ways to prevent them?

Q: – How does a person get kidney stones? – What kinds of foods contribute to this? – What can one do to prevent this from happening?I’ve heard that one way of treating them is a doctor uses a catheter which I NEVER want to go through. I personally do not have kidney stones but I want some advice as to how to prevent myself from getting them.Thanks

A: well i dont know all the reasons why one might get kidney stones but some are for drinking too much soda, coffee, and things like that, oh and if you dont drink enough water..if your pee comes out yellow alllllll the time then you should try to drink more water to purify your system or else you will start getting them. but really try to avoid soda.

How often does kidney function return if you suffered from acute renal failure?

Q: Just wondering if any doctors out there happen to know…I suffered from kidney failure about 3 years ago from e coli and luckily my renal function returned (its not perfect but pretty good), but how often does kidney function NOT come back? (I take immunosuppresants for lupus nephritis and was wondering if it happened again I might not be so lucky…)

A: My wife’s has returned to normal twice after extreme renal failure due to Lupus Nephritis. Currently her renal function is normal. She is still taking immuno supressants (Myfortic – time released Cellcept). I’m sure you were given Cytoxan in the hospital. This medication seems to help greatly in returning the kidney’s to normal function. Your kidneys are damaged due to nephritis which means swelling. If caught in time and treated quickly the swelling can be decreased before any permanent damage occurs. This is why it is important to see your nephrologist regularly.

How long does it take to form a kidney stone?

Q: I just had a kidney stone and passed it. 3 days of Hell. I’ve read a ton about how they form and the details of passing them. But I haven’t been able to find out how long it takes to form them.Does it take months? Days? I’m trying to piece together why mine may have come to pass (pun intended) out of nowhere, with no history of kidney stones and according to the doctors, no others kicking around in the kidneys.The week before my stone came I had been heavy on the exercise and probably light on the water intake. I had also been heavy on the protein and red meat. If a week is all it takes to form one, then that week would explain it … but how long DO they take to form?

A: How long it takes to form depends on the cause. If the cause is too much acidity then it generally takes several years. Very small kidney stones don’t normally give you many problems and it is only when they grow bigger that they become a problem. They can lead to the passing of blood and very severe and stinging backaches.If the cause is supreme and extreme dehydration then they form much faster and this is the real danger. If, for example, you have a lot of saunas or even spabaths after swimming what you should do is to drink plenty of water before and after your saunas to prevent severe dehydration which can lead to kidney stones in a very short time. Try a search for “kidney stones” + dehydration and hopefully you will learn more.