Kidney Disease


Kidney Disease
Medullary sponge kidney disease by Gloria S. Akande Medullary sponge kidney disease(MSK)is a congenital defect of the kidney in which there is cystic outpouchings in the kidney terminal collecting ducts which may vary in size from 1 to 7 mm and fill with urine. It may occur in one or both kidneys. It... More> Chronic kidney disease causes by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, is a serious condition in which your kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste from your blood. It is technically defined as a functional deficit in the kidneys that lasts for at l... More>
	Types of kidney diseases in cats by Darian Peters There are several types of kidney diseases that can be found in cats. One possibility is a bacterial infection. Another possible cause is from a toxic substance. Cysts can be another source of kidney disease. Tumours can also be present as well. Typ... More> What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)? by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic failure, is becoming increasingly common in America. Chronic kidney disease is defined as a structural or functional abnormality in the kidneys which persists for at least months. Most cases of chronic k... More>
What is polycystic kidney disease? by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Polycystic kidney disease is a very common hereditary disorder in the United States. In fact, it is one of the most common genetically inherited diseases in America. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 800 live births will carry this genetic dis... More> Chronic kidney disease treatments by William Menna Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition which weakens the kidneys over time. The National Institutes of Health estimate that nearly three-quarters of a million Americans currently suffer from chronic kidney disease with millions more experiencin... More>
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