Kidney disease or progressive renal failure can be seen in women above 50 years of age; African Americans ladies; and women suffering from type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension or pin worm infestation of kidney, vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease and hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Kidney Disease in Women Is it Reversible ? Find the answer yourself by reading … Read more
Mild kidney disease is characterized by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the range of 60 to 90 mL/min/1.73m2 or above. No apparent symptom is seen which can indicate kidneys are damaged. Usually tests done for conditions like diabetes or hypertension often reveal that the patients are suffering from mild kidney disease. Mild kidney disease … Read more
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