Respiratory failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Respiratory failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Respiratory failure is a difficulty for the lungs to carry out gas exchange, failing to capture oxygen adequately and/or release carbon dioxide through breathing, leading to symptoms such as intense shortness of breath, bluish color in the fingers or excessive tiredness. Respiratory failure can be caused by diseases that affect the lungs, respiratory muscles or […]

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How to drink water in chronic kidney failure

How to drink water in chronic kidney failure

Generally, the amount of fluids that can be ingested by patients with chronic renal failure is between 2 and 3 glasses of 200 ml each, added to the volume of urine eliminated in one day. That is, if a patient with kidney failure makes 700 ml of pee in a day, they can drink that […]

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Heart failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Heart failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Heart failure occurs when the heart has difficulty pumping blood throughout the body, causing symptoms such as tiredness, night cough and swelling in the legs at the end of the day. Heart failure is more common in people with high blood pressure, as in these cases the heart needs to exert more force to pump […]

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Congestive heart failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Congestive heart failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer pump blood correctly, which reduces the transport of oxygen to the tissues, resulting in symptoms such as tiredness, shortness of breath and increased heart rate. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is more common in the elderly and people with hypertension, but its appearance can also […]

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Main remedies for heart failure

Main remedies for heart failure

Medicines for heart failure, such as captopril, losartan or furosemide, help to improve the dilation of vessels, increase blood flow, remove excess fluids from the body, preventing them from accumulating in the veins and making the heart beat difficult. These remedies make it easier for the heart to work and alleviate the symptoms of heart […]

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Treatment of kidney failure (acute and chronic)

Treatment of kidney failure (acute and chronic)

The treatment of acute renal failure can be done with adequate nutrition, medication and in more serious cases when the kidney is very compromised, it may be necessary to undergo hemodialysis to filter the blood or even a kidney transplant. In renal failure, the kidneys are no longer able to filter the blood, causing an […]

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Kidney failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Kidney failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Kidney failure, or kidney failure, is when the kidneys lose their ability to filter the blood and eliminate substances that can be toxic to the body, causing symptoms such as frequent tiredness, itchy skin, foamy urine and swelling in the body. If kidney failure is suspected, it is important to consult a nephrologist or general […]

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Respiratory failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Respiratory failure: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Respiratory failure is a difficulty for the lungs to carry out gas exchange, failing to capture oxygen adequately and/or release carbon dioxide through breathing, leading to symptoms such as intense shortness of breath, bluish color in the fingers or excessive tiredness. Respiratory failure can be caused by diseases that affect the lungs, respiratory muscles or […]

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