Renal Failure, or Commonly Referred to as

Renal failure, or commonly referred to as kidney failure, is a condition in which the kidneys do not sufficiently filter out the toxins and waste products that are transported in the body's blood stream. There are two basic forms of renal failure. The first is when there is an acute injury prevents the kidneys from functioning properly. The next is a more serious condition in which the kidneys are chronically inflicted. Chronic kidney disease has the potential to be irreversible and requires immediate medical attention.

Some of the symptoms of renal failure include (Lin, 2011): Appetite loss General ill feeling and fatigue Headaches Itching (pruritus) and dry skin Nausea Weight loss without trying to lose weight Other symptoms that may develop, especially when kidney function has gotten worse, include: Abnormally dark or light skin Bone pain Brain and nervous system symptoms: Drowsiness and confusion Problems concentrating or thinking Numbness in the hands, feet, or other areas Muscle twitching or cramps Breath odor Easy bruising, bleeding, or blood in the stool Excessive thirst Frequent hiccups Low level of sexual interest and impotence Menstrual periods stop (amenorrhea) Shortness of breath Sleep problems, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea Swelling of the feet and hands (edema) Vomiting, typically in the morning Google vs.

Google Scholar Google and Google scholar have significant varieties in the search results that they produce. Google generates more generalized information that is intended for a general audience. Nearly anyone can use Google to advance their knowledge on nearly any subject imaginable. Google scholar on the other hand generates articles from scientific databases that contain books and peer reviewed journal articles. This information isn't intended to be for the public audience and many people may find the information that this provides inaccessible.

These are research articles that assume a great deal of knowledge of the subject and how peer reviewed articles are written. Furthermore, many articles that Google Scholar returns in searches only provide access to the abstract and therefore you either have to purchase the article or access it through a library system. Comparison of Government Websites Three sites were compared to see how the provided content to those interested in kidney issues. National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP, 2011) U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus, 2011) U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health (Womens Health, 2011) The NKDEP provided the most comprehensive range of information about renal failure. This is likely do to the sites focus on the kidneys while the other two sites were general health resources that cover a wide range of information and conditions. Both of the.