Renal Disease Case Studies

He had symptoms right away, but stayed in the game. Four days later he went to a doctor complaining of headaches. They did tests and everything appeared normal. He was told to wait to play until symptoms went away. He did not listen to the advice given.

Diseases of the urinary tract blockages such as stones, tumors, and also causes narrowing of the kidney failure. Kidney failure can also be caused by autoimmune disorders, such as lupus erythematosus. Of the many types of disease-causing, most causes of diabetes mellitus. According to Budiman, 45 percent of sufferers of kidney failure caused by diabetes mellitus, 28 percent by high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis by 9 percent, and 18 percent of other

If the patient is unable to verify this for themselves a family member, carer or General Practitioner may be able to provide this information. This should also be asked to the patient on every drug round as new drugs can be described at any time. The patients’ weight should be recorded on the kardex also as certain drugs are given according to weight such as Infliximab and their weight will determine the required

INGUINAL HERNIA This type occurs when fatty tissues or part of the bowel pushes through a weakened spot or tear in the lower abdominal wall, often in the inguinal canal is found in the groins in both men and women. This type of hernia is more common in men than women, this is because a man’s testicles descend through the inguinal canal shortly after birth and the canal is supposed to close completely behind them, sometimes these canals does not close properly causing a weakened spot which becomes prone to hernias.it is often associated with aged and repetition of strain on the abdomen. FEMORAL HERNIA Femoral hernias occurs just below the inguinal ligament, when abdominal tissues pass into the weakened area at the posterior wall of the femoral canal. They can be hard to distinguish from the inguinal hernia, although they usually appear more rounded. Femoral hernias are easily strangulated, repair is the same technique with inguinal

There are many causes of cirrhosis including chemicals (such as alcohol, fat, and certain medications), viruses toxic metals (such as iron and copper that accumulate in the liver as a result of genetic diseases). Symptoms • Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood • Fatigue • Weakness • Loss of appetite • Itching • Easy bruising from decreased production of blood clotting factors by the diseased liver Causes • Alcohol • Viral Hepatitis B & c Effects • If the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis

At this point without Haemodialysis there would be a buildup waste in the blood. According to “What Is Dialysis? What Is Kidney Dialysis?” this buildup would soon lead to coma and then death if left untreated. A machine used to perform Haemodialysis is a called a Dialysis machine. To use a dialysis machine a tube is inserted into the bloodstream of a patient allowing blood to enter the machine.

The aged people are more prone to heart diseases including men. Examples of heart diseases include; heart failure, coronary artery diseases, congenital heart diseases etc. the causes of heart diseases include heredity, excessive smoking and weight gain, lack of rest, diabetes mellitus, sedentary lifestyle etc. To a greater extent, most heart diseases are preventable and the people at risk of having this disease include; heavy smokers, fat people, people that does not exercise and those that perform stressful activities, diabetic people, familial tendency etc. The nurse plays her roles in reducing and preventing

[3] In extreme condition pulse goes weak,urine production decreases and may cause circulatory failure. It also causes kidney failure and strokes.Its symptoms include dizziness chest pain and increased thirst.In this condition smoking should be avoided and protein salt intake should be increased. [4] b) Hypertension: Hypertension stands for high blood pressure.Blood pressure above 140/90 is considered high.Blood flows through arteries at higher than normal pressure. [3]It has no clear symptoms but you may feel headache ,blurred vision and dizziness.It is also called as silent killer.It may be due to kidney disease,stress,hormonal disorder and high salt

INTRODUCTION: Voiding dysfunction is complication of urinary system. It is problem in bladder muscle and urethra. There are two types of urinary problem are retention and incontinence. In my SDL, I will talk about signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of urinary incontinence and retention. Also identify the differentiate types of urinary incontinence.

Related case A A 75 year-old homeless man was diagnosed with diabetes. He felt a pain in the left foot two days prior and was admitted to an emergency center. His left foot became necrotic and amputation was necessary. He was informed about the amputation need. However, he seemed blunted, even though the doctor said he will lose his left foot.

Many patients coming for regular check up are diagnosed as diabetes. The normal random blood sugar is 80 mg to 140 mg. The persistent hyperglycemia leads to many complications in the long run like neuropathy, nephropathy, CAD, foot ulcer and gangrene resulting finally in amputation of the limb. The high blood glucose causes the cell walls to become stiff and rigid, impairing the flow of blood throughout the small vessels located at the surface of the wound. This reduces the blood flow and permeability of red blood cells, which are required for the development of dermal tissue.

Introduction: 63 year old male arrived at the hospital complaining of hip pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. During examination it was revealed he had a hip replacement three years ago and the sickness could be from eating an unhealthy supper. The gentleman was admitted and treated for gastroenteritis and bursitis. He received in injection in his left buttock for the bursitis. Two days later the same male patient came back to hospital due to red, raised blister appearing at the injection site.

The death of skeletal muscle tissue can leak poisonous intramuscular toxins such as myoglobin and creatine kinase (CK) into the blood stream and have you in the hospital within hours (Torres 2015). You at first, may think you are just tired after a hard hit , yet the swelling and weakness of limbs is much more dangerous than

Mr. Z is 86-years-old, Caucasian male that lives with his wife of 56 years. He values his independence, but recently he been struggling to care for himself. He has a long-standing history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. His wife was concerned because she noticed her husband can no longer drive, is having difficulty walking, and managing his own care and daily medication. She explained that her husband is lethargic, sleepless, having poor appetite and difficulty maintaining his weight.

The symptoms of myeloma are mostly pain but the ribs and spine are the most effected areas in the body causing chest wall or back pain. If the myeloma is advanced can cause bone degeneration which can press on the nerves causing little feeling, burning sensation and paralysis. It can cause high levels of calcium destroying the bones at a fast rate. The other complications cryoglobulinemia this rare condition produce a protein that precipitates, when it is exposed to cold temperatures. Amyloidosis occurs mostly in people whose myeloma has the light chain components of immunoglobulins to form a sticky protein called amyloid, impairs the function of whichever organ it is in.