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Polycystic kidney: Early detection, avoiding kidney failure
Polycystic kidney disease is one of the most common kidney diseases. The disease has a genetic cause, an estimated 12.5 million people worldwide are suffering from this disease
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How long does it take for acute glomerulonephritis to progress to chronic glomerulonephritis?
Chronic glomerulonephritis is a disease that damages the glomeruli, progressing from prolonged acute glomerulonephritis. If chronic glomerulonephritis is not treated properly, it can lead to kidney failure, causing many consequences to the health and life of the patient.
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Complications of chronic glomerulonephritis
Chronic glomerulonephritis is an extremely dangerous disease if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Patients with chronic glomerulonephritis often show signs of decreased body resistance leading to infectious complications such as respiratory infections and urinary tract infections.
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Tests needed to evaluate kidney function
Performing kidney function tests is one of the effective methods to prevent the risk of kidney diseases and promptly intervene when there are any abnormal signs. 1. Blood tests
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Diagnosing kidney failure in diabetics
Renal complications of diabetes include glomerular complications (also known as glomerulosclerosis), renal atherosclerosis, and renal and urinary tract infections. Diagnosis of renal failure in diabetic patients is essential for effective treatment and prevention of complications.
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Management and treatment of diabetic kidney disease
Management and treatment of diabetic kidney disease requires active multi-faceted treatment, including: blood pressure control, maintaining stable control of blood sugar and blood lipids, and treating concomitant diseases that make the disease worse.
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Acute tubular necrosis after ischemia
Acute tubular necrosis after ischemia is caused by blockage of capillaries, preventing blood from circulating to this organ. The condition occurs mainly in patients with low blood pressure, dehydration and severe infection. This is a serious disease with a high mortality rate if not detected and treated promptly.
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Indications for renal biopsy in patients with lupus nephritis
With lupus, the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Up to 60% of people with lupus will develop lupus nephritis, which occurs when lupus autoantibodies attack structures inside the kidneys that filter waste.
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Diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication that occurs in the kidneys of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. About 25% of diabetic patients develop kidney complications.
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Why does protein appear in urine?
Normally, some plasma protein passes through the glomerulus but is completely or almost completely reabsorbed through the renal tubules. Therefore, urine testing will show no protein or only trace amounts (very little).
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Indications for renal biopsy under ultrasound guidance
Kidney biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing kidney damage, determining the severity of kidney disease, or assessing response to treatment. A kidney biopsy may be needed if a patient has had a kidney transplant and the kidney is not functioning properly.
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