Conditions and Treatments
What Kidneys Do
The kidneys filter the blood and help remove waste and extra fluid from the body, in addition to controlling the chemical balance of the body. The kidneys also play a role in regulating blood pressure, and kidney disease may lead to the development of high blood pressure (hypertension). As with other organs, kidney function may be slightly reduced with aging.
The kidneys are part of the urinary system, which also includes the ureters and the bladder. Bladder control can be affected by muscle changes and changes in the reproductive system.
Kidney DiseaseKidney disease is classified as any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include: | Tests and ProceduresThere are several tests and procedures that are standard in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. |
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Analgesic Nephropathy
Atheroembolic Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Failure
Chronic Nephritis
Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
End-stage Renal Disease
Goodpasture's Syndrome
Interstitial Nephritis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Damage
Kidney Infection
Kidney Injury
Kidney Stones
Lupus Nephritis
Membranoproliferative GN I
Membranoproliferative GN II
Membranous Nephropathy
Minimal Change Disease
Necrotizing Glomerulonephritis
Nephroblastoma
Nephrocalcinosis
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephropathy - IgA
Nephrosis (Nephrotic Syndrome)
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Post-Streptococcal GN
Reflux Nephropathy
Renal Artery Embolism
Renal Artery Stenosis
Renal Disorders
Renal Papillary Necrosis
Renal Tubular Acidosis Type I
Renal Tubular Acidosis Type II
Renal Underperfusion
Renal Vein Thrombosis | Tests: Renal Scan
Renal Biopsy
Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Function Test
Intravenous Pyelogram
Urinalysis
Urinary Casts
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane
Renal Perfusion Scintiscan
Fractional Excretion of Sodium
Renal Arteriography
Protein-Urine
Ureteral Retrograde Brush Biopsy Cytology
Abdominal CT Scan
Abdominal MRI
BUN
Urine Concentration Test Procedures: Kidney Transplant
Kidney Removal
Lithotripsy |