Nephrology

Acute kidney injury occurs when the kidneys suddenly stop working, usually within a period of hours or days. It most often occurs because of another medical condition, such as an infection or blockage.

Hypertension (increased blood pressure) in children can occur due to obesity, congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, and some inherited diseases. Uncontrolled hypertension can have serious effects on organs such as the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Kidney stones are solid masses of minerals found in the urinary tract.

Nephrotic syndrome occurs when small filters in the kidneys called glomeruli allow too much protein into the urine..

Pediatric lupus can cause inflammation and damage to various parts of the body, including vital organs like the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. Lupus can also affect the skin, joints, and blood.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition that causes cysts filled with fluid to grow on the kidneys. Over time, the cysts can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney failure. Polycystic kidney disease is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure in the United States.

Proteinuria occurs when the kidneys leak too much protein into the urine. Proteinuria can be caused by normal activities such as exercise, a recent illness or standing up throughout the day. However, it can also be a sign of kidney disease or a condition called nephrotic syndrome.

Acute kidney injury occurs when the kidneys suddenly stop working, usually within a period of hours or days. It most often occurs because of another medical condition, such as an infection or blockage.

Hypertension (increased blood pressure) in children can occur due to obesity, congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, and some inherited diseases. Uncontrolled hypertension can have serious effects on organs such as the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Kidney stones are solid masses of minerals found in the urinary tract.

Nephrotic syndrome occurs when small filters in the kidneys called glomeruli allow too much protein into the urine..

Pediatric lupus can cause inflammation and damage to various parts of the body, including vital organs like the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. Lupus can also affect the skin, joints, and blood.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition that causes cysts filled with fluid to grow on the kidneys. Over time, the cysts can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney failure. Polycystic kidney disease is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure in the United States.

Proteinuria occurs when the kidneys leak too much protein into the urine. Proteinuria can be caused by normal activities such as exercise, a recent illness or standing up throughout the day. However, it can also be a sign of kidney disease or a condition called nephrotic syndrome.

Acute kidney injury occurs when the kidneys suddenly stop working, usually within a period of hours or days. It most often occurs because of another medical condition, such as an infection or blockage.

Hypertension (increased blood pressure) in children can occur due to obesity, congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, and some inherited diseases. Uncontrolled hypertension can have serious effects on organs such as the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.

Kidney stones are solid masses of minerals found in the urinary tract.

Nephrotic syndrome occurs when small filters in the kidneys called glomeruli allow too much protein into the urine..

Pediatric lupus can cause inflammation and damage to various parts of the body, including vital organs like the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. Lupus can also affect the skin, joints, and blood.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition that causes cysts filled with fluid to grow on the kidneys. Over time, the cysts can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney failure. Polycystic kidney disease is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure in the United States.

Proteinuria occurs when the kidneys leak too much protein into the urine. Proteinuria can be caused by normal activities such as exercise, a recent illness or standing up throughout the day. However, it can also be a sign of kidney disease or a condition called nephrotic syndrome.