Other renal conditions

Haematuria (blood in the urine) Haematuria means blood in the urine. If it is ‘microscopic’, this means something is so small that it can only be seen through a microscope. So, if you have microscopic haematuria, you have red blood cells in your urine that cannot be seen with the naked eye. In microscopic haematuria […]

10 bladder cancer facts In this article we will describe 10 bladder cancer facts. 1. Common cancer Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It primarily affects older adults – about 90% of people with bladder cancer are older than 55 years. The average age of diagnosis is 70-75 years. 

Prostate cancer: symptoms, causes, treatment In this article we will describe 10 prostate cancer facts, and its symptoms, causes, and treatment. 1. Common cancer in men Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, after skin cancer. It primarily affects older men, with the average age of diagnosis being around 65 years.

10 acute pyelonephritis facts In this article we will describe 10 acute pyelonephritis facts, focussing on its symptoms, causes, and treatment. 1. Definition Acute pyelonephritis is a severe bacterial infection of the kidney, primarily involving the renal pelvis and the interstitium (the tissue between the kidney tubules). It is usually of rapid onset. 2. Cause

What is nephrotic syndrome? In this article we will describe what is nephrotic syndrome. 1. Definition Nephrotic syndrome occurs when there are high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria). Nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed by a triad of: A urine ACR of over 220 mg/mmol A low albumin level (less than 30 g/L) in the

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

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

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

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