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Do You Think Beer Prevents Kidney Stones?

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Yes, here are the few reasons that beer can be healthy, if taken in the right amount and quantity.   In comparison to other alcoholic beverages , beer is relatively healthier for your kidneys. As a matter of fact, studies show that a bottle of beer can actually reduce the risk of acquiring kidney stones by up to 40%. Fiber, as we all know, plays a vital role in digestion. The presence of up to one gram of soluble fiber in just a 30 ml glass of beer (dark beer, in particular) makes the beverage very beneficial for digestion. Fiber present in beer can also help reduce the level of LDL cholesterol (a harmful proponent of cholesterol). It has been proved that beer is a rich source of various B vitamins like vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. The presence of both nicotinic acid and Lactoflavin in beer makes it an effective cure for insomnia. Beer is also helpful in the prevention of blood clots. The presence of high levels of silicon in beer is responsible for bestow...

Hypothyroidism and sickle cell may affect Kidney

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Although hypothyroidism this is a site in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone -which is common in haemodialysis (Kidney) patients, it's unclear how it affects their health and quality of life. Increase of thyrotrophic levels may effect multiple areas of health-related quality of life, including energy/fatigue, physical function, and pain. "Given the high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and low levels of quality of life in dialysis patients, many research is needed to determine the underlying mechanisms of these associations, and whether replacement of thyroid hormone can improve the health-related quality of life of this population.” In addition, as the first study in dialysis patients to document an association between higher thyrotropin levels and low levels of physical function, a strong predictor of death, future studies are needed to determine whether correction of thyroid status with exogenous thyroid hormone can improve physical functio...

What is chronic kidney disease?

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood the way they should. The disease is called “chronic” because the damage to your kidneys happens slowly over a long period of time. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Your health care provider will look at your health history and may do tests to find out why you have kidney disease. The cause of your kidney disease may affect the type of treatment you receive. There's no cure for chronic kidney disease (CKD), but treatment can help relieve the symptoms and stop it getting worse. Your treatment will depend on the stage of your CKD. The main treatments are: lifestyle changes – to help you stay as healthy as possible. 3 Warning Signs That You May Be Experiencing Kidney Failure ·          Dizziness and Fatigue. One of the first possible signs of weakeni...

Does obesity cause kidney failure?

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Being overweight can directly affect your kidneys, too. Extra weight forces the kidneys to work harder and filter wastes above the normal level. Over time, this extra work increases the risk for kidney disease. Recent research shows that weight control may also preserve kidney function, and that it can also help improve heart health. Losing as little as 10 pounds can help control high blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease . Obesity is a potent risk factor for the development of kidney disease. It increases the risk of developing major risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), like diabetes and hypertension , and it has a direct impact on the development of CKD and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Moreover, obesity causes kidney disease in CKD and can also accelerate the loss of kidney function in patients with various primary renal diseases and decompensated renal function, such as IgA glomerulonephritis, kidney transplantation and diabetic nephropath...