What is glomerulonephritis? Glomerulonephritis is a progressive kidney illness that affects the glomeruli, which are the urine-producing filtering units of the kidney. When the glomeruli are inflamed, the kidneys cannot…
Overview Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by a steady and typically irreversible decline in kidney function over time. This generally occurs over a period of months to years.With the…
Overview Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a form of urinary tract infection (UTI) that typically originates in the urethra or bladder and spreads to one or both kidneys.A kidney infection demands…
Overview In unstable angina, the heart does not receive sufficient blood flow and oxygen. It might cause a heart attack.Angina is a form of chest pain caused by inadequate blood…
Overview Aortic valve regurgitation, also known as aortic regurgitation, is a condition in which the aortic valve of the heart does not seal tightly. As a result, a portion of…
Overview A kidney stone is generated when a mineral particle settles out of the urine and into the kidney or ureter, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder.…
What is RHD? Rheumatic heart disease is a disorder in which rheumatic fever has caused irreversible damage to the heart valves. Shortly after an untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal infection,…
IDDM Type 1 diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), one of the most prevalent chronic pediatric disorders, is caused by insulin insufficiency resulting from the autoimmunity-mediated death of…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. The majority of urinary tract infections affect the bladder and urethra.Women are more likely to…
Adult polycystic kidney disease types Autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD), which is typically diagnosed in adults; andAutosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD), can be identified in utero or shortly after birth. Autosomal dominant…
Lupus Lupus is a chronic illness in which the body produces antibodies against various portions of itself. Lupus can lead to attacks on the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and…
Overview Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the presence of one or more structural heart defects at birth. Congenital denotes that the condition is present at birth. Congenital cardiac disease in…