Kidney Disorder Knowledge:
The goal of KDK is to provide detailed knowledge about Kidney Disorders with availability of high quality protein structures and their sequences.
is a specialized database of the kidney
disorders found in the Homo Sapiens (Humans). This website contains all the
detailed information about them including their types, symptoms, causes and
treatments. You would also find kidney functions and structures of the proteins
that cause these disorders. FASTA files for the protein sequences can also be
accessed through this database.
Kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. They
also remove acid that is produced by the cells of the body and maintain a
healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in the blood. Their imbalance can
cause disorders of kidney which can be treated.
This website will help you to find out more about the
disorders and provide you with knowledge to spread out further.
You have two kidneys, each about the
size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib
cage. Inside each kidney, there are about a million tiny structures called
nephrons. They filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which
become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters. It goes to your
bladder, which stores the urine until you go to the bathroom.
Your kidneys are extremely important,
so it’s crucial that you learn as much information on them as you can. Your
body is yours to live with and take care of, so knowing how it operates helps
you stay on track to living a healthy life. With your kidneys, think of them as
a filter. Your kidneys filter all the toxins that come or form in your body and
remove the toxins through urination or bowel movements. As important as your
kidneys are, they, just like any other part of your body, can be subjected to
failure and disease if you aren’t being mindful of how you’re treating them.
Yes, some things are inevitable when it comes to sickness and disease but you
can also contribute to your body experiencing sickness as well. Let’s learn
more.
You’ve probably heard of this medical condition before, but what do you really
know about kidney disease? Do you know what it is? Chronic kidney disease, also
known as kidney failure is when your kidney(s) no longer functions properly.
What this means is that the kidney(s) no longer filter waste and extra fluid from your
blood.
Your body now has excess waste and fluid in the bloodstream. Kidney failure can
lead to complications all over your body. It can lead to weak bones and an
increased risk of fractures, anemia, hyperkalemia (extreme increase in
potassium in your blood), decrease in sex drive, damage to your nervous system,
and more.
Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove waste. Causes can include genetic problems, injuries, or medicines. You have a higher risk of kidney disease if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a close family member with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease damages the nephrons slowly over several years. Other kidney problems include:
The kidneys are shaped like beans
(kidney beans, naturally) and spend their days filtering the blood to remove
waste. They also balance your electrolyte levels. Wastes removed from the blood
by the kidneys are then passed into the urine and flow out of the body. All of
the blood in your body flows through the kidneys several times each day to be
cleansed. It’s a big job, and if your kidneys aren’t working right, that can
lead to serious health problems. In fact, several kidney diseases can be life-threatening.
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