Related Conditions and Treatments
Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease
Condition
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the kidney’s progressive inability to perform its functions, regardless of the cause.
Glomerulonephritis
Condition
Glomerulonephritis is kidney disease where small structures in the kidneys become inflamed and impair the kidney's ability to filter urine.
Hydronephrosis
Condition
Hydronephrosis isn’t a specific diagnosis. Instead, it’s a finding that shows that urine is overfilling the kidney.
Hypertension
Condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) refers to how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of the artery through which it flows — not how quickly it flows.
Kidney Failure
Condition
Kidney failure refers to damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function.
Kidney Stones
Condition
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts formed within the urinary tract.
Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
Condition
Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a condition in which the kidney has been essentially replaced by multiple cysts.
Nephrotic Syndrome (Kidney Disease)
Condition
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the name given to a collection of kidney-related findings in your child’s body.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Condition
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys.
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
Condition
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the result of abnormal formation of the normal valve between the kidney and bladder.