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Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals. Kidney stones usually originate in your kidneys, but can develop anywhere along your urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Kidney stones are known to be one of the most painful medical conditions. The causes of kidney stones vary […]
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to excrete too much protein in your urine.NEPHROTIC SYNDROMENephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in your kidneys that filter waste and excess water from your blood. Nephrotic syndrome causes swelling (edema), particularly in your feet and ankles, […]
Nephritic syndrome (or acute nephritic syndrome) is asyndrome comprising signs of nephritis, which is kidney diseaseinvolving inflammation. It often occurs in glomerulonephritis, which is characterized by a thin glomerular basement membrane and small pores in the podocytes of the glomerulus, large enough to permit proteins and red blood cells to pass into the urine (yieldingproteinuria […]
Nocturnal enuresis or night time urinary incontinence, commonly called bedwetting or sleep wetting. Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting): involuntary wetting during sleep without any inherent suggestion of frequency of bedwetting or pathophysiology. Children with nocturnal enuresis may have excessive nocturnal urine production, poor sleep arousal and/or reduced bladder capacity. Children with nocturnal enuresis may also have daytime […]
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, and it’s called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be painful and annoying, and it can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys. Cystitis affects […]
Stress incontinence is the unintentional or uncontrollable leakage of urine. Stress incontinence happens when physical movement or activity — such as coughing, sneezing, running or heavy lifting, vigorous — puts pressure (stress) on your bladder. Stress incontinence is not related to psychological stress. STRESS INCONTINENCE Stress incontinence differs from urge incontinence, which is the unintentional […]
Gastritis is defined as the inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. This may be caused due to various reasons and the condition has become rampant with today’s stressful and modernized life.Unfortunately, the term “gastritis” has been misused to include many different upper abdominal problems, but true gastritis refers to the stomach lining (gastric […]
Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. Gout — a complex form of arthritis — can affect anyone. Men are more likely to get gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause. Gout is caused by […]
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density. Bones become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But especially older women who are past menopause are at highest risk RISK FACTORS:Factors that can […]
Osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting millions of people worldwide. In osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows bones under the cartilage to rub together. The rubbing causes pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape. […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-lasting autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts […]
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, despite the name several other sports and activities can […]
