Category Archives: Kidney and Urinary Disorders

Chronic Glomerulonephritis -causes, symptoms and treatment

What is this condition? Chronic glomerulonephritis is a slowly progressive disease, marked by inflammation of the kidneys. The inflammation leads to hardening and scarring of tissue and eventual kidney failure. People with this condition usually don’t develop symptoms until the … Continue reading

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Acute Pyelonephritis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is this condition? Acute pyelonephritis is a sudden inflammation of kidney tissues and is one of the most common kidney diseases. With treatment and continued follow-up care, most people get well, and extensive permanent tissue damage is rare. What … Continue reading

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Acute Kidney Failure

What do Doctors call this Condition – Acute renal failure What is this Condition? Acute kidney failure is the sudden interruption of kidney function due to an obstruction, reduced circulation, or kidney disease. It’s usually reversible with medical treatment, but … Continue reading

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