How to increase Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
What is the Glomerular filtration rate? It is a term used in the knowledge of the urinary system. GFR stands for the Glomerular filtration rate.…
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…
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
What is Nephrotic Syndrome? Nephrotic Syndrome in children is a medical condition that causes the kidneys to leak large quantities of protein into the urine.…
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…
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes.…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
What is Chronic Kidney Disease CKD? The Human kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from human blood that are ultimately excreted in the urine. The…