Sunday, September 28, 2008

1 year old dog, possible kidney issues, vet says food allergies

1 year old dog, possible kidney issues, vet says food allergies?
My basset/beagle is a little over a year old. He has been tested for diabetes mellitus, and kidney disease, has neither. They think it might be diabetes insipidus. Does anybody know anything about that? Basically they think he doesn't concentrate his urine. I have been told by my vet he shows signs of food allergies. With no idea what he is actually allergic to, how do I begin to figure that out? I don't know what to eliminate from his diet. He eats taste of the wild, which is grain free, right now. Any advice on the kidney issues, or food issues would be great!
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My little toy poodle developed serious skin problems around six months of age. After several tests that turned up nothing, the vet theorized she had allergies. The first thing he had me do was put her on a Science Diet formula for sensitive stomachs. She was not fed anything else for several months except this food, which she didn't like. When we determined she did indeed have allergies, we began to experiment a little with food. She now eats a lamb and rice formula by Iams because she allergic to beef. If your vet doesn't have good advice for your dog about a diet to try, you can always call other veterinarians and see if they have recommendations of a good food. The hardest thing is keeping your dog out of everything else.
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Too high a protein food will only aggravate a kidney issue. I'm going to take a (not so wild) guess and say you are feeding either the High Prairie or Wetlands formula, which are both over 30% protein. If you wish to continue using TOTW switch to the Pacific Stream formula which is 25% protein, otherwise switch to a different brand of food.
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I know of no food allergies which cause a dog not to be able to concentrate his urine. Food allergies may cause separate symptoms that you have not covered (in your post) and your dog could have more than one problem. The urine issue is far more serious. Not being able to concentrate his urine is a symptom of diabetes insipidus, but it can also be a sign of some other problems, so further testing is in order. The diagnostic tests recommended will help differentiate DI from these other conditions that can cause excessive thirst and urination: Diabetes mellitus (excessive sugar in the blood) Renal glycosuria (excessive sugar in the urine, but not diabetic) Chronic kidney failure Pyometra (infection of the uterus) Hypercalcemia, a condition of excessively high calcium levels in the blood, which can be caused by hyperparathyroism (due to a tumor on the parathyroid) Liver failure Hyperadrenocorticism, also called Cushing's disease, a condition of overactive adrenal glands (can also be caused by use or steroids such as prednisone.) Pyelonephritis, an infection of the kidneys Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) Hypoadrenocorticism, also called Addison's disease, a condition of underactive adrenal glands Hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid activity) Acromegaly (excessive production of growth hormone) Psychogenic polydipsia (excessive drinking due to psychological reasons, such as a change in the pet's environment Dogs can be allergic to any ingredients, but most often it is grain, followed by cooked meat (all kibble or canned food is cooked) or some vegetables (like peas) used in many dog foods. You can look into feeding a raw diet of just a couple of ingredients: meat & bones (or a calcium equivalent like 1/2 egg shell per meal or 1/2 tsp bone meal per meal). You could just change to a food with less ingredients (like California Natural) by Innova. Less ingredients, means less things to try & eliminate from the diet.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

liscenced massage therapist please respond only

liscenced massage therapist please respond only?
im in school to be a massage therapist and am learning about massaging people with different diseases...can you tell me if i can massage people who have these conditions and how...is it locally contraindicated or i cant massage them at all and how i can work massage to help...any massage implications im looking for. alzheimers disease burstitis chronic fatigue syndrome diabetes mellitus embolism irritable bowel syndrome multiple sclerosis psoriasis tendonitis
Alternative Medicine - 3 Answers
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alzheimers disease - yes burstitis - yes chronic fatigue syndrome - yes diabetes mellitus - yes (but not over a recent insulin injection site) embolism - not over the extremity that sent the embolism irritable bowel syndrome - abdominal massage should be gentle only multiple sclerosis - yes psoriasis - yes, but choose your oils carefully, no friction over lesions tendonitis - yes
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Alzheimers- yes, very good for relaxing the nervous system bursitis- yes Chronic fatigue- yes, but generally light touch only, as patients can't usually handle more than that. If you do go deep, then they will 'feel it' later with delayed onset muscle soreness(doms) diabetes- yes, just not over recent injection site embolism- no, you may dislodge it causing further harm. If they have one, they may have more. irritable bowel- yes, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage are most effective. I've treated this many times with ATMAM with great success. multiple sclerosis- yes, but generally mild pressure as their nervous system is very sensitive and deep work will affect them with doms. psoriasis- yes, just not directly over affected tissue. Increasing healthy blood supply to surrounding tissues may help it to heal quicker. tendonitis- yes, but be careful with pressure depending on how tender they are hypertension- yes broken body parts- yes, with effleurage, vibration, and friction. Increasing the blood flow, to clear out the old and bring in the new, will help with healing TMJ- yes, TPT, NMT, and MFR tend to work best reproductive disorders, infertility- yes, ATMAM works wonders, I speak from experience. It helped me conceive baby #2! cancer- yes, it depends on the issue at hand. Are they looking to ease pain or just improve quality of life with the time they have left? I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Arvigo practitioner. I went to the Utah College of Massage Therapy and completed training through to the Sports Track. That has given me extensive training and experience working with all these conditions. I like to joke that I was trained by the Russians...but actually, it's true!! lol I have been practicing bodywork for 9 years and working in chiropractic offices for 8 years where I work with many different health concerns all the time, including infertility (my first prego is due in Feb.09! YAY!) If you have any questions or need anymore info please feel free to contact me :)
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You will be learning about these things in massage school or at least should be. The thing about contraindications for different diseases is that there is so little research in the massage field that we really don't know much. Like when I first started 20 years ago cancer was totally contraindicated. Now it is widely accepted. You could probably massage them all with a lot of research and working with doctors who specialize in these conditions

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

True/False Metabolism Question

True/False Metabolism Question?
Even moderate obesity is considered as a risk factor for such diseases as hypertension, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease â€¢True â€¢False The ingestion of food can raise the metabolic rate. â€¢True â€¢False Glycogen production decreases blood sugar levels. â€¢True â€¢False
Biology - 3 Answers
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True, True and False
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All three should be true. Obesity is a risk factor for MANY things. Food intake increases metabolism in many cells throughout the digestive tract. Glycogen is stored sugars which are taken from the blood stream.
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True True False.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

How many people are aware that April 8th is National Cushings Awareness Day

How many people are aware that April 8th is National Cushings Awareness Day???
Cushing's syndrome (aka hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol. It is pretty rare and generally affects adults aged 20 to 50. Approximately 10 to 15 of every million people are affected every year. It was discovered by Harvey Cushing in 1932. SOME of the symptoms may be: rapid weight gain, moon face, excess sweating, easy bruising, purple or red striae, hirsutism, "buffalo hump", reduced libido, impotence, amenorrhoea, infertility, psychological disturbances, persistent hypertension, diabetes mellitus Cushings may be caused by pituitary and/or adrenal adenomas or disease, ectopics ACTH-secreting tumors, treatment with corticosteroids
Other - Diseases - 4 Answers
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never heard of it until now, but it's very intersting, helpful, and informative thanks!
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Didn't know that...do they have one for Addison's (hypocortisolism)?
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wasnt aware at all
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never heard of it

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Diseases concerning specific glands

Diseases concerning specific glands?
pituitary dwarfism, gigantism, acromegaly, diabetes mellitus, goiter, graves disease, cushings syndrome, hurtism 1) how many people are effected? 2)what gland is effected? 3)Signs/ Symbptoms of disease 4) causes 5)treatment 6)pitcures Please give links or info concering any of these please & thnak you so much
Other - Diseases - 2 Answers
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Ms. lil one Is this about you!?? â˜†â˜…â˜† http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra02.asp?strName=Ms._lil_one
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pituitary dwarfism-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarfism%2C_pituitary gigantism-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantism acromegaly-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acromegaly diabetes mellitus-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus goiter-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goiter graves disease-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goiter cushings syndrome-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cushings_syndrome hurtism-I could not find anything on this

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Monday, September 8, 2008

Progressive chronic kidney disease; Anorexic, but gaining weight...why

Progressive chronic kidney disease; Anorexic, but gaining weight...why?
* 46-year-old Aboriginal * type 2 diabetes mellitus * Eight weeks ago she had an arteriovenous fistula * past week she has experienced anorexia, nausea, vomiting, problems with concentration and pruritus * Complains of swelling in her feet and hands * Has gained 4.5 kg in the past 2 weeks Can somebody please help? Ta
Other - Diseases - 4 Answers
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Get her to the hospital, quick. She's having signs of kidney failure already... anorexia, vomiting and pruritus as well as weight gain... which is probably because of edema (thus the swelling in her hands and feet)... what was the AV for? was that a Scribner shunt? That's probably for hemodialysis which she also probably needs right now!
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Take ECG and consult a cardiologist.
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What are the symptoms of CKD? Most people may not have any severe symptoms until their kidney disease is advanced. However, you may notice that you: -feel more tired and have less energy -have trouble concentrating -have a poor appetite -have trouble sleeping -have muscle cramping at night -have swollen feet and ankles -have puffiness around your eyes, especially in the morning -have dry, itchy skin -need to urinate more often, especially at night Symptoms of uremia include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malaise, asterixis, muscle weakness, platelet dysfunction, pericarditis, mental status changes, seizures and, possibly, coma. These symptoms result from the accumulation of several toxins in addition to urea; thus, no strict correlation exists between clinical presentation and plasma blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine levels. Acute uremia or uremia resulting from progressive disease is an indication for immediate dialysis. Patients with kidney failure should be evaluated for kidney transplantation. The person in question is at high risk for chronic kidney disease due to her DM type 2 and because she belongs to the population group. with a high risk for DM and hypertension. Look at the criteria list below: Anyone can get chronic kidney disease at any age. However, some people are more likely than others to develop kidney disease. You may have an increased risk for kidney disease if you: have diabetes have high blood pressure have a family history of chronic kidney disease are older belong to a population group that has a high rate of diabetes or high blood pressure, such as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and American Indians Type-2 diabetes is the main factor attributed to more African American women experiencing kidney failure. Usually brought on by obesity, diabetes is the number one risk factor for chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure is the second most common risk factor for kidney disease. Making women aware of the risks of chronic kidney disease and the measures to prevent CKD will hopefully reverse this upward trend. What can kidney patients do to help themselves? Take an active role in learning about kidney disease and treatment. Follow the prescribed diet and fluid limits. Take all medications properly and tell the doctor of any side effects. Ask for an exercise program to help muscle tone, strength, and endurance. Your doctor and dietitian can suggest a weight gain or loss program, if needed. Lead a healthy lifestyle. Be aware of other things that could affect your sexual functioning, such as drinking too much alcohol and smoking. Side effects of certain medicines and complications from uremia can cause fatigue, menstrual irregularities and decreased sexual desire. Uremia Despite optimal treatment, kidney function may continue to deteriorate. Ultimately, patients may develop uremia and kidney failure. Symptoms of uremia include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malaise, asterixis, muscle weakness, platelet dysfunction, pericarditis, mental status changes, seizures and, possibly, coma. These symptoms result from the accumulation of several toxins in addition to urea; thus, no strict correlation exists between clinical presentation and plasma blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels. Acute uremia or uremia resulting from progressive disease is an indication for immediate dialysis. Patients with kidney failure should be evaluated for kidney transplantation. Her classical symptoms including anorexia, nausea , vomitng, decreased cognition-are that of an acute uremic state. That's why an A-V fistula or shunt is placed most likely on her arm as an access for immediate hemodialysis treatment to remove excess fluid and waste products such as creatinine and BUN from her body. Her decreased cognition or concentration is due to anemia. Anemia can also lead to fatigue. Anemia can be treated with erythropoietin ( a type of protein hormone produced by specialized cells in the kidneys) However, sometimes the actual dialysis treatment is the cause of fatigue. Use of steroids may cause weight gain, acne, and unwanted hair growth or loss. Swelling or pedal edema of the hands and feet could contribute to the weight gain. In addition, the edema is due fluid overload and salt retention. Puffiness around the eyes and swelling of the hands and feet is one of the six warning signs of kidney disease. She might not be adhering to her strict prescribed diet of salt and water restriction. Nausea and vomiting and edema is due to electrolyte and acid-base imbalance; hyperkalemia( high potassium), hyperphosphatemia ( high phosphorus)and metabolic acidosis. Pruritus is common due to uremia and the build-up of nitrogenous waste products.and diabetic hyperglycemia. The kidneys are failing and are not capable of adequately getting rid of body waste products such creatinine and BUN. . Leg cramps on her calves are due to hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia. She might experience these also during the tx due to the sudden removal of waste products. by the dialysis machine.( artificial kidney) The chemical changes that occur in her body with kidney disease affect hormones, circulation, nerve function and energy level. These changes would account for her decreased appetite. Her anorexia might also be due to depression. Some women become anxious about changes in their appearance, such as weight loss, or in the case of some PD patients, weight gain from the sugar in the dialysate. The catheter in the abdomen or fistula in the arm may also create anxiety either because a woman believes it is unattractive or is afraid it could be damaged Patients with chronic kidney disease are at risk for malnutrition and hypoalbuminemia. Both of these conditions are associated with poor outcomes in patients who are beginning dialysis Hope this helped. This involved a lot of research on pathophysiology.
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It is the swelling that accounts for the weight gain. Fluid that is retained comes from fluid that you take in - what goes in must come out. With kidney failure, it is sometimes difficult to eliminate all the fluid that you take in, and so it remains in the body as swelling (also called oedema). This can be treated often with diuretics, but when there is insufficient kidney function to allow these drugs to work, dialysis is the only other route. Since you have already had your fistula created, it sounds likely that you will start dialysis quite soon, if you haven't already. When you are on dialysis the doctors and nurses adjust the machine to take off any excess fluid. Your nephrologist can explain it you in more detail. You should note that a person can retain a huge amount of fluid as oedema - in some people 10 or 15 litres of fluid, which works out to be two and a half gallons or more - which in turn will add 10 to 15 kg (up to thirty or more pounds) in weight!

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Pituitary hypersection in adulthood will result in this disease

Pituitary hypersection in adulthood will result in this disease:?
diabetes mellitus diabetes insipidus myxedema acromegaly
Diabetes - 2 Answers
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Acromegaly definitely. in children it is giantism. The pituitary gland secrets growth hormone thus causing an excess.
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Diabetes mellitus = sugar diabetes, nothing to do with the pituitary except sometimes a side effect of hormonal disfunction Diabetes insipidus = correct answer - listed as a side effect of pituitary surgery and happens, but not always, not for long, so the question is strange, and can also happen on its own myxedema - thyroid related skin disorder acromegaly - excess growth hormone caused by an adenoma (so disagree with the other responder)

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Monday, September 1, 2008

I need help with this health/diseases question

I need help with this health/diseases question?
Types of therapeutic diets are low-cholesterol, fat-restricted, sodium-restricted, low-protein, high-protein, bland, low-residue. Identify the type of diet that would be prescribed to a patient with each of the following conditions. Gallbladder or liver disease ulcers, colitis or diseases of digestive system Diabetes mellitus pregnant or lactating women Hypertension or heart disease sever nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
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sodium restr, low cholesterol=hypertention, heart dz bland=nausea, vomiting low protein=diabetes high protein=lacting women fat restr.=gallbladder, liver dz low-residue=ulcers, colitis, dz of dig. sys.

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