High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. This means your heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood through your body. What happens in high blood pressure? Why is high blood pressure important? If it stays […]
Alport syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that primarily affects the kidneys, ears, and eyes. It is characterized by progressive kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. 🧬 Genetic Causes Alport syndrome results from mutations in genes encoding type IV collagen, a protein essential for the structural integrity of basement membranes in various organs. The
Duplicated Ureter (Duplex Ureter or Ureteral Duplication) A duplicated ureter is a congenital condition where two ureters drain a single kidney instead of the usual one. It can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral) and may be complete or incomplete. 🧬 Types of Ureteral Duplication Type Description Complete Two separate ureters drain
🧬 What Is Interstitial Nephritis? Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder characterized by inflammation of the spaces between the kidney tubules. This inflammation can impair the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and balance fluids, leading to potential kidney dysfunction. 🩺 Causes Interstitial nephritis can be triggered by various factors: ⚠️ Symptoms Symptoms of interstitial nephritis
Ureteral Cancer (Cancer of the Ureter) Ureteral cancer refers to malignancy of the ureter, the narrow tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is rare, accounting for only 1–2% of all urologic cancers. 🧬 Most Common Type Other rare types: ⚠️ Risk Factors 📋 Symptoms Often overlap with other urinary tract
🧬 Renal Agenesis Definition: A congenital condition where one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) kidneys fail to develop during fetal growth. Types: Causes: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Treatment:
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition where urine flows backward from the bladder into one or both ureters and sometimes up to the kidneys. It’s most common in infants and young children, and a major risk factor for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney damage. 📌 Normal vs. Reflux Mechanism 🧬
Ureteral Stones Also called ureterolithiasis, these are kidney stones that have moved into the ureter, the narrow tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. 🔍 Pathophysiology ⚠️ Symptoms Classically known as renal colic: 📏 Stone Location Matters Location Common Symptoms Proximal ureter Flank pain Mid-ureter Abdominal or back pain Distal ureter (UVJ) Groin pain, urinary
Ureteritis Definition:Ureteritis is inflammation of the ureter, the narrow tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is relatively rare and often occurs secondary to other conditions, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), stones, or radiation. 🔍 Causes of Ureteritis 1. Infectious (most common) 2. Non-Infectious ⚠️ Symptoms Often overlap with general
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are common infections that affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. They occur when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra and infect the urinary tract .cdc.gov+1nypost.com+1 🔍 Symptoms UTI symptoms can vary based on the infection’s location: In older adults,
