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Kidney disorders can encompass a range of conditions and diseases that affect the kidneys. Some common kidney disorders include:
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A long-term condition where the kidneys do not function effectively, leading to a gradual loss of kidney function over time.
Kidney Stones: Hard deposits of minerals and salts that can form in the kidneys and cause severe pain when they pass through the urinary tract.
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney enlargement and reduced function.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): A sudden and temporary loss of kidney function, often due to severe infections, dehydration, or certain medications.
Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys. This can be caused by infections or autoimmune diseases.
Nephrotic Syndrome: A group of symptoms that indicate kidney damage, including the presence of high levels of protein in the urine, swelling, and high cholesterol.
Diabetic Nephropathy: Kidney damage caused by Diabetes, particularly in individuals with uncontrolled high blood sugar levels.
Hematuria: The presence of blood in the urine, which can be a sign of various underlying kidney issues.
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA): A condition where the kidneys are unable to effectively remove acids from the body, leading to metabolic imbalances.
Hydronephrosis: Swelling of one or both kidneys due to a backup of urine, often caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract.
Interstitial Nephritis: Inflammation of the spaces between kidney tubules, often associated with certain medications or infections.
Alport Syndrome: A genetic disorder affecting the glomerular basement membrane in the kidneys.
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∙ 12y agoThere is Chronic Kidney Failure. There is also Kidney Nephrolithotems, and Kidney cancer.
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What technology helps an individual suffering from kidney disorder?
Those suffering from kidney disorders may be helped by kidney dialysis.
What disorders are associated with the kidneys?
Kidney stones (painful)
Is there a cure for kidney disorders?
It depends entirely on what the disorder is. For many of the kidney disorders there are cures. But for some such as chronic kidney failure, there is no cure but only treatment to make the symptoms less severe. Kidney transplant would be the cure in those cases (if you are a candidate for that procedure).
What is nefrologist?
A doctor who specializes in threating kidney deceases and disorders
Kidney stones and cirrhosis of the liver are disorders of which body system?
organs
What is the name of the specialist in diseases and disorders of the kidney?
He is called as 'Nephrologist'.
What are the Disorders of excretory system?
Disorders of the excretory system can be extremely dangerous due to the waste toxins retained in the body. Some of these diseases are Nephritis, Nephrosis, Kidney Stones, Vesicoureteral Reflux, Cystitis, Bladder Cancer, Urethritis, and Urethral Stricture.
How does bulimia effect the kidneys?
Bulimia can cause Kidney Disorders from the overdoses of Laxatives
How common are kidney stones I'm a little worried?
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders that effects the urinary tract. If you think you have kidney stones you should contact a doctor.
What conditions are can be diagnosed with a urinalysis?
diagnosis of metabolic or systemic diseases that affect kidney function, endocrine disorders, diseases or disorders of the kidneys or urinary tract
When is methotrexate not recommended?
Methotrexate is not recommended for women with liver or kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, clotting disorders, documented immunodeficiency, or certain blood disorders.
How can kidney disorder be diagnosed properly?
Diagnosis of kidney disorders involves a CAT scan of the kidney (to see any stones, or calculus as it is known in medical terminology), blood tests and urine tests. It is also possible to take a biopsy of the kidney, if cancer is suspected.
