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- Part of the renal systemVirtualCentreMedical: Renal System
- Functions: Remove waste products, regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance and stimulate the production of red blood cellsMedlinePlus: Kidney Anatomy
- Size: Approximately 4 to 5 inches long and 2 - 3 inches in lengthComprehensive-Kidney-Facts.com: Normal Kidney Size
- Symptoms of kidney disease: High blood pressure, frequent urination, swelling of hands and feet, puffy eyes and blood in the urineNational Kidney Foundation: What Are the Warning Signs of Kidney Disease?
- Field of study: Nephrology, doctors who are specialists in kidneys are called nephrologists
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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs which are located towards the back of the upper abdomen, just above the waist on either side of the spine. The primary function of the kidneys is to remove waste products from the blood. They clean about 1 liter of blood a minute. National Kidney Foundation: How Your Kidneys Work http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Kidneys_explained?OpenDocument
Kidneys Health
Several factors impact the health of the kidneys, including diet, exercise, medications, smoking and the level of water consumption.Meriter: Keep Your Kidneys Working Well-
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Kidneys Questions
Are there any natural remedies for Kidney stones? 3 AnswersIntro ------- The formation of stones in the kidneys is the result of defects in the general metabolism.They usually occur when the urine becomes highly conce... read more
my microalbum u random count is 3119.5h what causes this to be so high. had a kidney ultra sound all was norm 1 AnswerFirst of all, I am not an expert in the field and I highly recommend you speak to a doctor about the specifics of this question, but I can try to steer you towa... read more
How to find a kidney donor? 2 AnswersSign up for the National Kidney Registry http://www.kidneyregistry.org You may also want to check out Matching Donors http://www.matchingdonors.com For testin... read more
Is long term Green Tea drinking a sure-path to Kidney Stones? Any Mahalo tea drinkers free of kidney stones? 2 AnswersI have been drinking brewed Green Tea (hot and cold) regularly (5-8 cups per week) for more than 6 years and I have yet to get a kidney stone. I use honey as a... read more
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Kidneys Books and Research
- Google Books: Kidneys Books
- Google Books: Heptinstall's Pathology of the Kidney
- Amazon.com: Kidneys Books
- Amazon.com: The Kidney at a Glance
- Current Medicine: Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney
- PubMed Central: Articles and Journals About the Kidneys
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RT @MzCompactSexy RT @Stressnotic: keep me stiff if you get my drift/ i can bone out your spleen and make your kidneys shift..........Stress
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@AHisme well your kidneys will definitely be nice and clean.. lol
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I think I'm still unda the influence.....sigh I guess scientist were right..kidneys slow down in the old age.....lol..
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It would be more perfect if my kidneys didn't ache.
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