Where are the kidneys located? Have you ever wondered where your kidneys actually are? Or what the kidneys do? Is that pain in your back caused by your kidneys? Read on to find out more So. What is the location of your kidneys? Your kidneys are near the middle of your lower back, on either […]
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When should I worry about CKD? Stage 4 CKD (with a GFR under 30 ml/min) – is when you be worried about CKD. But it is not as simple as that (see later) [“is it ever?!” CKDEx Ed]. Let’s go through the 5 stages, and discuss more about when you should be worried. CKD Stages
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What is the life expectancy with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? This is very variable. Life expectancy with CKD depends on the person’s age and the stage at which diagnosis occurs. For example, having more kidney damage at an earlier age can reduce life expectancy more than being diagnosed later in life with less kidney damage.
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What is the life expectancy for people with CKD5? It depends – on whether your have dialysis (or a kidney transplant) or not. At stage 5 CKD, your GFR will be under 15 ml/min (normal is 90-120 ml/min), and you will be very unwell. Stage 5 CKD is also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or
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What is rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis? Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is one of the 7 types of chronic glomerulonephritis (GN). They are all ‘autoimmune diseases’ where the immune (defence) system attacks normal tissue in the kidney (including the glomeruli). Why and how they occur is unclear. RPGN is not caused by a single disease. It has
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What is PTH (parathyroid hormone)? Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone (chemical) that your parathyroid glands make and release to control the level of calcium in your blood. Calcium is one of the most important and common minerals in your body. PTH also helps control the levels of phosphate (another mineral) and vitamin D (a
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What is medullary sponge kidney (MSK)? Medullary sponge kidney (MSK) is a congenital disorder, meaning it is present at birth. MSK occurs when small cysts (sacs) full of fluid form within the inner area (called the medulla) of the kidneys. It is also called Cacchi-Ricci Disease. In 70% of patients small stones form within the
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What is mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis? Mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis (MCGN) is one of the 7 types of chronic glomerulonephritis (GN) but one of the least common types. They are all ‘autoimmune diseases’ where the immune (defence) system attacks normal tissue in the kidney (including the glomerulus). Why and how they occur is unclear. MCGN is also known as
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What is minimal change disease (MCD)? Minimal change disease is one of the 7 types of chronic glomerulonephritis (GN). They are all ‘autoimmune diseases’, where the immune (defence) system attacks normal tissue in the kidney (including the glomerulus). Why and how they occur is unclear. MCD is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in
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What is loin pain haematuria syndrome? Loin pain haematuria syndrome (also known as LPHS) is a combination of loin (i.e. kidney) pain and haematuria, which means blood in the urine. The loin pain may be a continuous dull ache, or intermittent, coming on only occasionally and could be from one side or both. Typical site
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