Kidney Disease, major contribution to the human

Kidney Disease - Everybody knows that the kidneys are vital organs of man. But not many people are familiar with the kidney in depth. This is due to the level of public awareness to know that the kidney has a major contribution in the human body is still low.

Answering these phenomena, the Sun Hope opens insight to all those on kidney health and how to handle if one organ that has a major contribution to the human body is problematic.

The event which took place in the Radio in South Jakarta was attended by Dr. Erik Tapan SpPD MHA as a speaker. GPs are very concern about the kidneys and the problem is, given an understanding of the kidney, and kidney diseases and symptoms.

Kidney disease is detected, all of a sudden when someone is suffering from the disease and the symptoms experienced at the level of the mid to chronic.

"The kidneys had to be guarded carefully. Because it is a disease no symptoms, so if you have trouble then directly to the onslaught," said the doctor who is also the author of one's health blog.

According to Sam Ratulangi University's alma mater, the kidney serves as a means of filtration, which remove excess salt, water, and acids. And remove or regulate electrolytes such as K, Ca, Mg, and PO4, discard the rest of the body's metabolism, and the duty to produce EPO secretion to that function to regulate blood hemoglobin (HB), activation of vitamin D for bone health, and secrete rennin to regulate blood pressure.

Well, kidney diseases suffered by humans are divided into acute kidney disease, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. In the case of pre-renal disorder caused by impaired blood vessel before entering the kidney, which is characterized by hypovolemia, hepatorenal syndrome, vascular disorders, and systemic sepsis.

Damage to the kidney tissue itself, the further this friendly man, is caused by toxins that enter through the mouth, the destruction of muscle tissue. While hemolytic is caused by various diseases such as sickle-cell disease and lupus. In contrast to many acute glomerulonephritis due to SLE, streptococcal bacteria from strep throat and teeth, and so forth.

To answer these problems, the toxins must be avoided to prevent damage to the kidneys such as herbs or herbal avoiding an unknown mechanism. Treatment is carried out without consulting a doctor (for example the use of NSAIDs or ibuprofen, amino glycoside antibiotics and the contrast group), taking drugs or cancer chemotherapy, and immunosuppressive as well as other triggers that cause this disease.

Destruction of kidney tissue which can be caused by the accident spread, a large puncture wounds, use of statin type drugs, stimulants, and so forth. At the post stage renal urine will exit hampered by the presence of kidney stones, cancer, stones, blood clot in the urinary tract, bladder neurological diseases, such as spina bifida.

According to him, post-renal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, nausea and vomiting, difficulty concentrating, decreased urine production, and edema. Treatment of acute kidney disease can be done in consultation with experts (nefrologist or urologist) with primary and secondary healing.

Unlike the PGA that occurred within days or weeks, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a much longer process. "The causes of CKD include glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, infections, autoimmune, and so on. Frequent use without consulting a doctor or taking drugs acetaminophen, ibuprofen and slimming tea can also trigger the disease," he explained.

Erik added, to measure the health condition of the kidneys can be seen from the levels of creatinine, urea, urine protein, HB, and creatinine clearance.

"Kidney failure can be prevented through medical examinations (medical check-up) routine, including urine and blood. Drinking enough water, avoiding the consumption of herbs or herbal is not clear, avoiding indiscriminate consumption of drugs, and immediately correct problems such as kidney stones, prostate, and so on, "he concluded. How, did check the health of your kidneys?