Mary James Severe kidney disease is also called the end stage renal disease or renal failure wherein the kidneys have lost almost 80 to 95% of its functional capacities. The glomerular filtration rate is as low as 15 ml/min and lower. Symptoms include appetite loss, nausea or vomiting, headaches, lack of concentration, itching, almost negligible urine, edema … Read more
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) refers to a fatal genetic disorder of kidneys characterized by formation and continued enlargement of cysts. Numerous cysts are formed in both the kidneys and are usually filled with fluid that leads to enlargement of kidneys and subsequent problems in kidney functioning and finally renal failure. It manifests in two forms … Read more
Progressive failure of functional capacities of kidneys is referred to as chronic kidney disease. Causative factors include genetic disorders; some injury or overreaction to some drugs; and diseases like glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, prostate disease, pin worm infestation of kidney, vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Hypertension and diabetes increases the risk factors. Is it … Read more
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is a state of mild to severe and progressive loss of kidneys’ functional capacities. Causative factors include congenital defects; blockage in the path of urine flow and subsequent reflux damaging the kidneys; hereditary diseases like polycystic kidney disease and Alport syndrome; glomerular diseases; and systemic diseases like type 2 … Read more
Progressive loss of functional capacities of kidneys is called chronic kidney disease. Variety of factors contribute to the disease including genetic problems; some injury or overreaction to some drugs; and diseases like glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, prostate disease, pin worm infestation of kidney, vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Is it Possible to Reverse Kidney … Read more
This is the first stage of chronic kidney disease wherein the patient is asymptomatic. The glomerular filtration rate is around 90 ml/min or above and the kidneys are able to perform their function well. It is usually when a person goes for a test for hypertension or diabetes that they get to know they are … Read more