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…

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…

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…

Renal Cyst

What is Renal Cyst? Kidney cysts are circular-shaped pouches of fluid that form inside or at the surface of the kidneys. Kidney cysts can be…