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Obstructive uropathy
Condition where urine flow is blocked, potentially causing kidney damage.
Calculi
Solid particles that form in the urinary tract, commonly known as kidney stones.
Renal colic
Severe pain caused by the passage of a kidney stone through the urinary tract.
Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney, affecting kidney function.
Glomerular filtration rate
Measure of how well the kidneys filter blood, reflecting overall kidney function.
Acute kidney injury
Sudden decline in kidney function, often measured by increased serum creatinine or decreased urine output.
Prerenal acute kidney injury
Kidney dysfunction caused by reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
Postrenal acute kidney injury
Kidney dysfunction due to obstruction in the urinary tract.
Intrarenal acute kidney injury
Kidney dysfunction caused by direct damage to the kidneys, such as inflammation or toxins.
Chronic kidney disease
Long-term, progressive decline in kidney function, often leading to kidney failure.
Azotemia
Elevated levels of nitrogenous waste products in the blood, indicative of reduced kidney function.
Uremic syndrome
A severe complication of kidney failure, characterized by the accumulation of waste products in the blood.
Uremia
A clinical syndrome associated with worsening kidney function and the accumulation of urea and other waste products in the blood.
Anasarca
Severe, generalized edema, often associated with nephrotic syndrome or severe kidney disease.
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