Common Kidney Conditions

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose function.
• Kidney Stones: Hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, causing pain and discomfort.
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): A sudden loss of kidney function, often due to injury, infection, or certain medications.
• Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli), affecting their ability to filter waste.
• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys.

Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures

• Blood Tests: To assess kidney function by measuring levels of waste products in the blood.
• Urine Tests: To check for abnormalities in the urine that indicate kidney problems.
• Imaging Studies: Ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI to visualize the kidneys and detect abnormalities.
• Kidney Biopsy: Removing a small sample of kidney tissue for laboratory analysis.
• Dialysis: A treatment that performs the function of the kidneys by removing waste and excess fluid from the blood.
• Kidney Transplant: Surgical placement of a healthy kidney from a donor to a recipient with kidney failure.