Kidney disease, chronic - Overview - Introduction
Information on chronic kidney disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Kidney specialist nurse Nicola Thomas talks about the five stages of chronic kidney disease ... [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease
In PKD, fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys. It's 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 is autosomal dominant PKD, which ... [... more]
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Erma Bombeck
Bombeck had been ill for some time. In 1992, after she underwent a mastectomy, her kidneys failed and she began dialysis at her home in Arizona. She suffered from polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary complaint. Even with her illness, Bombeck ... [... 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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Aprovel
Aprovel tablets contain the active ingredient irbesartan, which is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It works by preventing the action of a hormone in the body called angiotensin II. Kidney disease in people with ... [... 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.) Diabetic kidney disease in people with ... [... more]
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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, 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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