Urinary Health: Causes & Risks
Acute Renal Failure - What Happens
06/14/07, HealthwiseAcute renal failure occurs within hours to days when the kidneys lose their ability to remove waste products and excess fluids from the body. The most common cause of this is reduced blood flow to the kidneys, either from dehydration, sur
Kidney Stones - Cause
05/30/07, HealthwiseKidney stones may form when the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other substances found in urine changes. How this balance changes determines the type of kidney stone you have. Most kidney stones are calcium-type—they for
Acute Renal Failure - Cause
06/14/07, HealthwiseA number of serious conditions or diseases can cause the kidneys to stop working properly. You may develop acute renal failure if:
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Acute Renal Failure - What Increases Your Risk
06/14/07, HealthwiseYou are more likely to develop acute renal failure if you have certain conditions or diseases, especially if you are an older adult. Conditions that increase your risk include:
Renal pelvis, transitional cell cancer: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
05/22/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter. This summary is reviewed regularly and upda
Nephrotic Syndrome - Cause
06/13/07, HealthwiseNephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney that filter waste and excess water from the blood.
Nephrotic Syndrome - What Increases Your Risk
06/13/07, HealthwiseDiabetes is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults in the United States. About one-third of children who develop nephrotic syndrome have diabetes.
Urethral cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
05/23/08, HealthwiseUrethral cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the urethra.
Chronic Kidney Disease - Cause
11/13/07, HealthwiseThe cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. But any condition or disease that damages blood vessels or other structures in the kidneys can lead to kidney disease. The most common causes of chronic kidney disease are:
Chronic Kidney Disease - What Increases Your Risk
11/13/07, HealthwiseSome of the things that lead to chronic kidney disease are related to your age and your genetic makeup. You may be able to control other things that increase your risk, such as dietary habits and exercise.
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