Cancer of the kidney, polycystic kidney and kidney tumors are examples of kidney disorders. Dialysis is sometimes required for treatment of renal failure.

The Condition"...The kidneys become filled with cysts, which cause the kidneys to become less effective, and eventually leads to kidney failure..."

In a person with diabetes, nephropathy is any one of several conditions caused by changes in the very small blood vessels in the kidneys. These changes cause scarring of the kidneys which can eventually lead to kidney failure. People who have had diabetes for a long time may develop nephropathy. An early sign of nephropathy is when proteins can be detected in the urine.

Recommendation Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)"Parsley contains essential oils; the most important one, apiole, is a kidney stimulant..."

Recommendation against Magnesium"If you have kidney problems, taking magnesium supplements may make you accumulate the mineral too quickly, which could be toxic..."

The Condition"...The kidneys regulate the body's content of water, sodium, and potassium..." Recommendation against Potassium"Individuals with kidney dysfunction may have trouble excreting potassium and should only take potassium supplements under the observation of their doctor..."

Relationship to Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)"...The commonly affected organs/tissues are skin, joints, nervous system and kidneys..."

Is also known sometimes as Nephritis. The kidney will become inflamed and the bird's face will appear disscoloured.

The Condition"...The kidneys make renin and erythropoietin, and convert vitamin D into its useful form..."