What is Anemia?
...by chronic conditions, e.g. kidney disease. Regardless of the type or cause, common symptoms of anemia include:[8] Tiredness and lethargy Breathlessness Faintness Headaches There may also be other symptoms specific...
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Ascites
...lead to kidney dysfunction and, in severe cases, kidney failure. **Ascites Prognosis:** The prognosis for ascites depends on the underlying cause and its severity. Early diagnosis and treatment of the...
What is Multiple Myeloma?
...damage the kidneys. The cause of multiple myeloma is unknown. However, the risk of developing multiple myeloma increases with age. It rarely affects people under 40 years and is mostly...
Chemotherapy Side-Effects
...changing the body’s distribution of drugs that dissolve in fat. In addition, kidney function may decrease with age, leading to a decreased clearance of drugs that are excreted by the...
What is Rickets?
...The most common hereditary form is called hypophosphatemic rickets. This form is based on mutations in several genes relevant for phosphate metabolism. As a result, the kidneys lose their ability...
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
...Common symptoms include: * **Skin:** Reddish butterfly-shaped rash on the face, skin ulcers, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light. * **Joints:** Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. * **Kidneys:** Kidney inflammation and...
What is Sialography: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the location, size, and shape of salivary glands and detect any abnormalities. It provides valuable information about certain medical conditions that may affect salivary glands, such as inflammation, obstruction, cysts,...
Antenatal Amniocentesis
...disorders, such as cystic fibrosis Diagnose inherited metabolic disorders Determine the gender of the fetus Detect fetal or uterine infections Diagnose Rh disease Assess the severity of fetal anemia Determine...
What is Incision and Drainage of Vulva or Perineal Abscess: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to the formation of a cyst. If left untreated, the cyst could get infected and develop an abscess. Those who are suffering from infections of the skin and hair follicles...
What is Image-Guided Fluid Collection Drainage By Catheter: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...among patients who undergo surgery in the pelvis and is usually located in the retroperitoneal cavity Patients with fluid-filled cysts – These cysts can develop in almost any part of...