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Kidneys and Urinary System

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Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer symptoms range from lower back pain to blood in your urine. Read about important risk factors and find a list of treatments available
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Bladder Diseases

Many conditions can affect your bladder and put you at risk for bladder diseases. Read about some of the common bladder pains which includes Cystitis
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Chronic Kidney Disease

If your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood easily, then you may suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read about the treatments available
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Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus (DI) causes frequent urination. Read about DI's associated urination cycle and how your kidneys handle the fluids
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Diabetic Kidney Problems

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in the U.S. Kidney damage from Diabetes is called Diabetic Nephropathy.
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Dialysis

Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis are two types of dialysis that filter your blood to rid your body of harmful waste. Read more about each type
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as Wegener's granulomatosis is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels.
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Interstitial Cystitis

Do you suffer from discomfort or pain in the bladder? If yes, you may be dealing with Interstitial cystitis (IC). Read more about it
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Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer symptoms are hard to detect at first but they do exist. Read more about the top 5 symptoms and the treatment options available
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Kidney Cysts

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) are kidney cysts that enlarge kidneys and make them work poorly, leading to kidney failure. Learn about PKD symptoms
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Kidney Diseases

Properly functioning kidneys are critical for maintaining good health. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history can increase risk of kidney disease.
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Kidney Failure

Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess from your body. But if kidneys are damaged, they won't work properly. Read about the treatments.
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