Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR)
Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) is used to identify kidney disease that can occur as a complication of diabetes....
Phaeochromocytoma
A phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. They are usually non-cancerou...
Oedema
Oedema is the medical term for fluid retention in the body. The build-up of fluid causes affected tissue to become swo...
Nephrotic syndrome in children
The kidneys of people with nephrotic syndrome don't work properly, causing large amounts of protein to leak into their u...
Kidney transplant
A kidney transplant is the transfer of a healthy kidney from one person (the donor) into the body of a person who has li...
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are stone-like lumps that can develop in one or both of the kidneys. The medical name for stones in the ...
Kidney infection
A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder ...
Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is a condition where one or both kidneys become stretched and swollen as the result of a build-up of urin...
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is damage to the tiny filters inside your kidneys (the glomeruli). It's often caused by your immune...
Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly....
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, often known as steroids, are an anti-inflammatory medicine prescribed for a wide range of conditions. ...
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