Hemodialysis Center - West Allis, WI
West Allis Nephrologist Doctors for HemodialysisType of Physician: Nephrologist What is a Nephrologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral imbalance, dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function, and consultation with surgeons about kidney transplantation. Specialty: Nephrology Common Name: Kidney Doctor Nephrologist Doctors in West Allis * Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists sc  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Milwaukee Kidney Associates  Milwaukee Kidney Associates  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Milwaukee Nephrologists SC  Nephrology Associates of Waukesha  Nephrology Associates of Waukesha  Nephrology Associates of Waukesha  Nephrology Associates of Waukesha  Nephrology Associates of Waukesha  Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare  Midwest Dialysis Center Inc  Bharathi Pulla MD & Ganesh N Pulla MD  Kenosha Medical Center Clinic  St Catherine's Medical Center Clinic  Aurora Health Center Lake Geneva  Aurora Health Center Lake Geneva  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Agnesian Health Care Fond DuLac Regional Clinic  Affinity Medical Group Nephrology  Aurora Manitowoc Clinic  Fox Valley Nephrology Partners SC  Fox Valley Nephrology Partners SC  Fox Valley Nephrology Partners SC  Fox Valley Nephrology Partners SC  Fox Valley Nephrology Partners SC  Aurora Health Center Oshkosh  Premier Health  Madison Area Renal Specialists  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Health Nephrology  UW Hospital Nephrology  William S Middleton Memorial Madison VA Medical Center  William S Middleton Memorial Madison VA Medical Center  William S Middleton Memorial Madison VA Medical Center  UW Hospitals & Clinics Adult Nephrology Clinic West Allis, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-02
2012-06-02
2012-06-16
2012-07-12
2012-07-28
2012-08-02
2012-08-23
2012-08-25
2012-10-07
Hemodialysis (Treatment for Kidney Failure)Read the Hemodialysis (Treatment for Kidney Failure) article » Introduction to hemodialysisHemodialysis is the most common method used to treat advanced and permanent kidney failure. Since the 1960s, when hemodialysis first became a practical treatment for kidney failure, we've learned much about how to make hemodialysis treatments more effective and minimize side effects. In recent years, more compact and simpler dialysis machines have made home dialysis increasingly attractive. But even with better procedures and equipment, hemodialysis is still a complicated and inconvenient therapy that requires a coordinated effort from your whole health care team, including your nephrologist, dialysis nurse, dialysis technician, dietitian, and social worker. The most important members of your health care team are you and your family. By learning about your treatment, you can work with your health care team to give yourself the best possible results, and you can lead a full, active life. When Your Kidneys FailHealthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys. How Hemodialysis WorksIn hemodialysis, your blood is allowed to flow, a few ounces at a time, through a special filter that removes wastes and extra fluids. The clean blood is then returned to your body. Removing the harmful wastes and extra salt and fluids helps control your blood pressure and keep the proper balance of chemicals like potassium and sodium in your body. One of the biggest adjustments you must make when you start hemodialysis treatments is following a strict schedule. Most patients go to a ... Read the Hemodialysis (Treatment for Kidney Failure) article » Recommended Reading Related to Hemodialysis (Treatment for Kidney Failure)What is menopause?Menopause is defined as the state of an absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period. Perimenopause means "the time around menopause" and is often used to refer to the menopausal transitional period. It is not officially a medical term, but is sometimes used to explain certain aspects of the menopause transition in lay terms. Postmenopause is the entire period of time that comes after the last menstrual period. Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary (female gonad), is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries produce eggs (ova) and female hormones such as estrogen. During each monthly menstrual cycle, an egg is released f... Other Related Hemodialysis ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Allis
Nearby West Allis Hospitals *Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee West Allis Memorial Hospital Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital The Wisconsin Heart Hospital Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Rogers Memorial Hospital Aurora St Luke's Medical Center Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St Joseph Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St Francis Aurora Sinai Medical Center Kindred Hospital Milwaukee Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee Campus Columbia St Mary's Columbia Campus Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Elmbrook Memorial Aurora St Luke's South Shore Community Memorial Hospital Waukesha Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin LifeCare Hospitals of Wisconsin Columbia St Mary's Ozaukee Campus Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehabilitation Rogers Memorial Hospital Oconomowoc All Saints St Mary's Medical Center All Saints St Luke's Memorial Hospital Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Aurora Medical Center Hartford St Joseph's Hospital Aurora Medical Center Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington United Hospital System St Catherine's Campus Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Kenosha United Hospital System Kenosha Medical Center Campus Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Hemodialysis (Treatment for Kidney Failure) by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
15 articles-
Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis is a group of diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of certain proteins (amyloids) in various bodily areas. The amyloid proteins may either be deposited in one particular area of the body (localized amyloidosis) or they may be deposited throughout the body (systemic amyloidosis). There are three types of systemic amyloidosis: primary (AL), secondary (AA), and familial (ATTR). Primary amyloidosis is not associated with any other diseases and is considered a disease entity of its own. Secondary amyloidosis occurs as a result of another illness. Familial Mediterranean Fever is a form of familial (inherited) amyloidosis. Amyloidosis treatment involves treating the underlying illness and correcting organ failure.
-
Kidney Cancer
- There are several types of kidney cancer, including renal cell cancer (renal adenocarcinoma or hypernephroma), transitional cell carcinoma, and Wilms tumor. Symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine, an abdominal lump or mass, chronic pain in the side, and tiredness. Treatment of kidney cancer--which may include surgery, arterial embolization, radiation therapy, biological therapy or chemotherapy--depends upon the stage of the disease and the patient's overall health.
-
Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal osteodystrophy is a bone disease. The kidneys fail to maintain required levels of phosphorous and calcium in the blood. Renal osteodystrophy is common in patients with kidney disease and affects dialysis patients. Diagnosis is performed with a blood sample, and in some cases a bone biopsy. Medication is the general treatment for renal osteodystrophy.
-
Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterized by numerous cysts in the kidneys. Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder. There are two major inherited forms of PKD, autosomal dominant PKD, and autosomal recessive PKD. Symptoms include headaches, urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, liver and pancreatic cysts, abnormal heart valves, high blood pressure, kidney stones, aneurysms, and diverticulosis. Diagnosis of PKD is generally with ultrasound, CT or MRI scan. There is no cure for PKD, so treatment of symptoms is usually the general protocol.
-
Fabry Disease
- Fabry disease (Fabry's disease, alpha-galactosidase-A) is a genetic disorder with symptoms such as burning sensations in the hands, small-raised reddish-purplish blemishes on the skin, fever, decreases sweating, and GI difficulties. Fabry disease patients are at increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke. Symptoms of Fabry disease can be treated with medication.
-
Restless Leg Syndrome
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS or restless legs syndrome) is a common cause for painful legs that typically eases with motion, and becomes worse and more noticeable at rest. This characteristic nighttime worsening can frequently lead to insomnia. Treatment of the symptoms of restless leg syndrome is generally with medication as well as treating any underlying condition causing restless leg syndrome.
-
Sleep Apnea
- Sleep apnea is defined as a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep. The three types of sleep apnea are central apnea, obstructive apnea (OSA), and a mixture of central and obstructive apnea. Central sleep apnea is caused by a failure of the brain to activate the muscles of breathing during sleep. OSA is caused by the collapse of the airway during sleep. OSA is diagnosed and evaluated through patient history, physical examination and polysomnography. There are many complications related to obstructive sleep apnea. Treatments are surgical and non-surgical.
-
Anemia
- Anemia is the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Symptoms of anemia may include fatigue, malaise, hair loss, palpitations, and more. Treatment for anemia includes treating the underlying cause for the condition. Iron supplements, vitamin B12 injections, and certain medications may also be necessary.
-
Menopause
- Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, weight gain, and emotional symptoms such as mood swings. Treatment of menopausal symptoms varies, and should be discussed with your physician.
-
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a diseases in which blood clots within the capillaries. Causes associated with HUS include E. Coli, birth control pills, pneumonia, medications such as chemotherapy, Ticlid, and quinine. Symptoms of HUS include gastroenteritis, abdominal cramping, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Diagnosis of HUS includes medical history, physical examination, and medical tests. Treatment includes rest, fluids, possible hospitalization for blood transfusion or complications due to kidney failure.
-
Kidney Failure
- Kidney failure can occur from an acute event or a chronic condition or disease. Prerenal kidney failure is caused by blood loss, dehydration, medication. Some of the renal causes of kidney failure are from sepsis, medications, rhabdomyolysis, multiple myeloma, and acute glomerulonephritis. Post renal causes of kidney failure include bladder obstruction, prostate problems, tumors, or kidney stones. Treatment options included diet, medications, or dialysis.
-
Headache
- Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches are considered primary headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by disease. Headache symptoms vary with the headache type. Over-the-counter pain relievers provide short-term relief for most headaches.
-
Hypertensive Kidney Disease
- High blood pressure can damage the kidneys and is one of the leading causes of kidney failure (end-stage renal kidney disease). Kidney damage, like hypertension, can be unnoticeable and detected only through medical tests. If you have kidney disease, you should control your blood pressure. Other treatment options include prescription medications.
-
Depression in the Elderly
- Depression in the elderly is very common. That doesn't mean, though, it's normal. Treatment may involve antidepressants, psychotherapy, or electroconvulsive therapy.
-
Arsenic Poisoning
- Arsenic comes in two forms, inorganic and organic. Organic arsenic poisoning is usually not poisonous to humans; however, inorganic arsenic in large enough amounts can lead to shock and death. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration, dark urine, vertigo, delirium, shock, and death. Treatment for arsenic poisoning includes Hemodialysis and a variety of drugs.
-
Amyloidosis
-
Medications
7 articles -
Procedures & Tests
3 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
6 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
