Spina bifida that affects the kidneys or urinary tract?
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Yes, for various reasons, people with spina bifida can be more prone to urinary tract infections due to some degree of bladder dysfunction. If you have very mild spina bifida, where it might be just a bony defect in your spine, it could be called "spina bifida occulta". I don't know that there is a specific term describing spina bifida that affects the urinary tract.
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well odd u should ask this my dad has this and thank goodness he went to the dr in time it can cause kidney damage if not treated rapidly...be really careful on your diet not to eat anything with pot,,,rite now till u have been seen by a doc now not to scare u but my dad lost some kidney function he has 37%in one kidney and the other is normal so hes doin just fine goodluck golly email me id like to know how u r doin ladysureone@yahoo.com goodluck
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http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
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http://www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Paliuris+spina-christi
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well,ureteric is anything that related to the URETER e.g ureteric orifice,here is some information:\n*the ureters are the ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder,the ureters are muscular tubes that can propel urine along by the motions of peristalsis,in the adult,the ureters are usually 25 to 35cm long,in humans,the ureters enter the bladder posteriorly, running within the wall of the bladder for a few centimetres,there are no valves in the ureters,backflow being prevented by pressure from the filling of the bladder,as well as the tone of the muscle in the bladder wall.
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Spina bifida is something that can't always be controlled. A baby born spina bifida is born with the spine outside of the skin. That causes a certain type of brain damage meaning that as the child gets older they can learn to walk but it's much more difficult than someone born without spina bifida. Does that help?
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None really. Start taking folic acid pills instead. These help prevent birth defects. They are at walmart and other locations and are rather cheap
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My daughter is in medical school and recently told me about the kidney she removed from her cadaver. It was about 10x the normal size. She asked the professor what was wrong. After they did research, they realized the kidney was wrapped in layers and layers of fat. She said it was really disgusting. \n\nObesity can also lead to kidney stones, kidney cancer and kidney failure. Diabetes, linked to obesity, also can cause kidney problems.
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It's not really a question of what's effected - its more of a progression.  The ones to go first really depend on what is causing the loss in homeostasis.  Then these first organs may effect other organs.  For example, if potassium is off - it will effect the heart.  However, if kidneys fail for some reason and affect the balance of ions in the body, then they will eventually affect other organs.  So it is a tough question to answer, but any organs may be affected and it will depend on what the cause is.  \nMostly the big organs you worry about are heart, kidney, liver, CNS (brain), lungs.
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A kidney may be shrunken due to repeated infections. The kidney tissue becomes damaged and is replaced by scar tissue. A kidney may also be small since birth. It will not become normal.  Treat the underlying condition and avoid further damage to your kidneys. Drink plenty of water. Get regular investigations done, as suggested by your doctor. These include urinalysis, ultra sound examination, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine and others, according to the underlying condition. Good luck!
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Polycystic Kidney Disease, a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys, characterized by the presence of multiple cysts in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas, and sometimes even the heart and brain. The two major forms of PKD are distinguished by their patterns of inheritance.  Check out the Polycystic Kidney Foundation; they have a TON of info and support materials: http://www.pkdcure.org.  Also:  The NIH - \nhttp://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/polycystic and the Mayo Clinic - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycystic-kidney-disease/DS00245.  Good luck.
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Try here:\n\nhttp://www.kidneytransplant.org/patientguide/index.html
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Mmmmmm I guess "Spina bifida" is defined as any abnormal development of the bones of the spine that display a typical pattern, with or without the involvement of the brain, nerves or covering of the nerves (meninges). It is the most common congenital spine abnormality. Some have described this process as a failure of these bones to fuse during early fetal development.
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Do not take any homeopathic or over the counter meds or supplements except a basic vitamin pill without checking with your doctor first!\n\nTiny amounts of substances that are fine for us can create horrific birth defects or organ damage in a 2 week old fetus.\n\nYou'd never forgive yourself if your baby was born deformed or with a health problem.
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Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiases, urolithiases or renal calculi, are solid accretions (crystals) of dissolved minerals in urine found inside the kidneys or ureters. They vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a grapefruit. Kidney stones typically leave the body in the urine stream; if they grow relatively large before passing (on the order of millimeters), obstruction of a ureter and distention with urine can cause severe pain most commonly felt in the flank, lower abdomen and groin. Kidney stones are unrelated to gallstones.
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spina bifida is a congenital defect characterized by a defective closure of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and meninges may or may not protrude.....it may cause a stunt in your growth and or problems with the bones in your legs...you may have to wear braces and may or may not be able to walk at all.....if you can walk you probably wouldn't be able to stand for long periods of time.....
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In some cases there may be a genetic disorder which prevents reabsorption of particular amino acids in urine.  Cystineurea is a rare single locus genetic disorder where cystine cannot be reabsorbed.  \n\nThe cystine in the urine can form disulfide bridges, which cause the amino acids to precipitate out of solution, forming kidney stones which show up on ultrasound, but not on X-rays.  There are a few medications available to treat this particular disorder.