Search results for Kidney disease

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• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

  Find out about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), an inherited condition that causes small fluid-filled sacs called cysts to develop in the kidneys.

• Glomerulonephritis

  Read about glomerulonephritis, which is damage to the tiny filters inside your kidneys (the glomeruli).

• Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR)

  ACR values can help identify kidney disease that occurs as a complication of diabetes.

• Acute kidney injury (AKI)

  Acute kidney injury is when something causes your kidneys to stop working properly.

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

  Find out how autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is diagnosed.

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Complications

  Read about the potentially serious complications associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including liver cysts, cardiovascular disease and brain aneurysms.

• Nephrotic syndrome in children

  Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

• Glomerulonephritis - Treatment

  Read about treating glomerulonephritis. Treatment for glomerulonephritis largely depends on the cause of the condition and the symptoms.

• Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease - Causes

  Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is an inherited condition, which means it's passed on to a child from their parents.

• Why dialysis is done

  Find out why dialysis may be needed.