Understanding Dialysis Dry Weight
The term “dry weight” refers to the weight achieved when there is no excess or deficiency of fluid in the body, knowing it is very useful in patients who are on hemodialysis or in peritoneal dialysis.
High-Protein Diets
Rapid weight-loss diets, which is increasingly popular among the young generations, are usually based on a high-protein intake and a very limited amount of carbohydrates. Although there is some evidence that these diets lead to a rapid weight loss, it is still unclear whether these results are sustainable in the longer-term. In other words: you may gain weight – when you end your diet – as fast as you lost it. Besides, some studies suggest that high-protein intake may lead to long-term side effects, affecting your kidneys.
Lupus and Kidneys
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system (the system that is normally responsible for defending against infectious processes) attacks the body itself. It is a disease that most often attacks young women between 20-30 years of age, is incurable, only controllable. Lupus can affect multiple organs of the body, including the kidney.
CKD
Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body.
In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney disease may not become apparent until your kidney function is significantly impaired.
Treatment for chronic kidney disease focuses on slowing the progression of the kidney damage, usually by controlling the underlying cause. Chronic kidney disease can progress to end-stage kidney failure, which is fatal without artificial filtering (dialysis) or a kidney transplant.
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