Abstract Kidneys are reddish-brown bean shaped organs and are a very important organ for filtration of the toxins. It is located on both sides in the retroperitoneal space in the body at a slightly oblique angle and the right kidney is slightly lower than left kidney and also smaller in size than the left kidney. It contains approximately one million…
ABSTRACT Kidney function may be disturbed by diseases or as a side effects of various modern medicines used for extra renal disorders such as for hypertension or heart related disorders etc. The decline in kidney function can be of two types on the basis of severity i.e. acute or chronic. Acute kidney failure is caused by diseases like acute glomerulonephritis,…
Abstract Anasarca is a swelling of the whole body. The body is a single structure but made up of billions of small structures. These small structures are of four kinds i.e. cells, tissues, organs and systems. An organ is an organization of various different kinds. The health of our body is the biggest wealth for anybody. But due to some…
Abstract There are some diseases that occur due to improper dietary habits and lifestyle, one such very prevalent disorder is arteriolar hyalinosis. This ailment has shown great hike in today’s era due to excess use of sedentary lifestyle and sometimes it even occurs due to normal ageing process. So this popular ailment will be the main focus of our article….
Abstract Why are the kidneys considered as one of the major organs of the body? This is because the kidneys play a crucial role in filtering and removing excess fluid and waste material from the body. Kidneys also maintain proper electrolyte balance in the body and excrete acid produced by the body cells. Not only this, the kidneys also regulate…
Abstract Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a medical condition that is characterized by the triad of thrombotic microangiography, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. So, basically, it is a condition that affects blood and blood vessels which results in the destruction of the cells involved in clotting (blood platelets), anemia, and kidney failure due to damage of blood vessels of kidneys….
Abstract Kidneys are a pair of reddish-brown bean shaped organs located behind your belly, side of your spine and below your ribs. Main function of the kidney is to filter the blood and maintain the exact level of electrolytes. It is also responsible for the removal of body waste and maintains body fluid balance. Blood enters the kidney, minerals, water…
Abstract Hemolytic uremic syndrome is characterized by destruction of red blood cells and it involves kidneys. This condition usually occurs after a gastrointestinal tract infection. This infection leads to formation of toxins that attack red blood cells and cause their destruction. This condition can also lead to kidney failure. In this article we will discuss signs, symptoms, causes and how…
ABSTRACT Granulomatosis was formerly also known as Wegner’s disease. Granulomatosis with Polyangitis or GPA is a rare condition that arises due to unknown origin and any age group can be affected by this disease. GPA causes inflammation of various cells and tissues in the body like blood vessels, kidney, and Respiratory tract infection. GPA can damage various parts and organ…
ABSTRACT Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare slow-progressing disease that is characterized by the fibrosis of retroperitoneal area in the body like ureters which carry urine from kidneys to the bladder, vessels, and other organs of the abdomen. In this article, we will be learning about the presentation, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. INTRODUCTION The main…