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…
Acute Kidney Injury
What is Acute Kidney injury ? Acute kidney Injury can be defined as a medical issue in which the kidney starts losing its normal working due…
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…
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.…
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…