Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant (ADPKD)
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic condition that damages the kidneys by causing cysts to grow on them. Both kidneys are affected. The kidneys help to keep the body healthy. They filter the blood, for example, ... [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease
In PKD fluid-filled cysts develop giving the kidneys a honeycomb appearance. It is one of the most common inherited disorders, and the fourth commonest cause of kidney failure. There are two types of inherited PKD. The more common type (autosomal ... [... more]
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Diabetic kidney disease
Long-standing diabetes causes changes in small blood vessels that can lead to damage of the kidneys. This damage can result in severe kidney failure. Subtle damage to the kidneys can start within a year or so of Type 1 diabetes, and can be ... [... more]
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Kalspare
This medicine is also used to remove excess fluid associated with cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease and treatment with certain medicines. Chlortalidone is known as a thiazide diuretic and when used alone can cause low levels of potassium in ... [... more]
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Zestril (lisinopril)
Zestril tablets contain the active ingredient lisinopril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. (NB. Lisinopril tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Zestril (lisinopril) Diabetic kidney disease. [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive (ARPKD)
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a genetic condition. It damages the kidneys by causing cysts to grow in them. Both kidneys are affected. ARPKD can cause cysts to develop in other parts of the body, as well as the kidneys. ... [... more]
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Urinary tract infection, children
Urinary tract infection in children, UTI in children, UTIs in children, cystitis, urethritis, kidney infection, kidney disease, vesicoureteral reflux, dysfunctional voiding, voiding disfunction, The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, the ... [... more]
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