Kidney Shrinkage

What is Kidney Shrinkage? Kidneys are about 10 to 12 cm (about 5 inches). Kidney shrinkage means that the kidney is smaller than usual. It…

Asthma in Children

What is Asthma in Children? Asthma in Children is a prevalent condition in children worldwide. As a result, the airway passage narrows and swells and may…

Lupus Nephritis

What is Lupus Nephritis? Lupus Nephritis is a type of kidney disorder caused by systemic Lupus erythematosus. Lupus is an auto-immune disease-a disorder in which…

Hepatitis C

What is Nephrotic Syndrome? Hepatitis C is a viral infection is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), in which the liver gets damaged. The Hepatitis C disease spreads when the…

Treatment of Proteinuria

What is Proteinuria? Proteinuria is a medical condition with increased protein levels in the urine. Proteinuria can be a sign of Kidney Damage. Proteins are natural organic compounds that…

Iga Nephropathy

What is IgA Nephropathy? IgA is the immunoglobulin part of a person’s healthy immune system. The IgA immunoglobulin usually attaches itself to the infection found…

UTI

What are UTI Diseases? A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system — Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra. Most UTI infections of…

Kidney Failure

What is Kidney Failure? When the kidney fails to fulfill its primary function of filtration of blood, it is known as Kidney failure. This condition is…