What is chronic tubulointerstitial disease (TID)? Chronic tubulointerstitial disease is not really one diagnosis. It is not a single disease. The phrase refers to a group of kidney disorders that primarily affect the ‘tubules’. These are the structures largely in the inner area of the kidney (medulla) responsible for processing urine after it has been […]
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What is obstructive nephropathy? In this article we will describe 10 facts about obstructive nephropathy. 1. Definition Obstructive nephropathy (ON), also known as urinary tract obstruction, refers to a condition in which there is a blockage in the urinary system that prevents the normal flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Hydronephrosis is
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What is chronic glomerulonephritis? In this article we will describe 10 facts about chronic glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis is a group of autoimmune kidney disorders characterised by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, which are tiny filtering units (sieves) within the kidneys. What is a glomerulus? A glomerulus is a scrunched up ball of tiny blood vessels
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What is chronic kidney disease of unknown cause? In this article we will describe what is chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. CT of patient (on the right) with CKD of unknown cause and 2 small kidneys. It is impossible to tell the original disease. 1. CKD of unknown cause is common CKD of unknown
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In this article we will describe 10 blood pressure myths. Let’s start with the basics. Key Points Myth: Normal blood pressure is 130/80 (there is no normal value) Myth: You can ‘feel’ your BP (you cannot 99% of time; it’s a silent problem) Myth: BP goes up in pregnancy (it goes down) Myth: When BP
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10 blood pressure facts In this article we will describe 10 blood pressure facts. Let’s start with the basics. 1. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. 2. What do the two
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What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. So. What do the two blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: First number – called systolic blood pressure – measures the pressure
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10 UTI facts In this article we will describe 10 facts about UTIs. Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a simple illness, irritating but does not make you that unwell – and respond well to antibiotics. But they can, occasionally, be serious or even life-threatening – and require hospital admission. 1. What is a UTI?
In this article we will describe 10 recurrent UTI facts. Let’s start with the basics. 1. Definition of recurrent UTIs Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as 3 or more episodes of infection during a 12 month period. Doctors call these ‘recurrent’ UTIs. 2. What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is
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What is a UTI? In this article, we will describe what is a UTI. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary tract (system). The system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra (and prostate in a man). Urinary tract Anatomical classification of UTIs There are different types of
