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Kidney and urological disorders

In this session you will learn management of various kidney and urological disorders

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome

It is a renal disorder characterized by urinary protein loss leading to generalized body swelling. It is severe proteinuria defined as: Adults: 2.5 g/da.

Nephritic syndrome

Nephritic syndrome

Are those which cause glomerular to leak blood or protein into urine. Glomerular disease may be a result of a primary condition of the kidney, or may be secondary to a systemic disorder.

Acute renal failure (ARF)

Acute renal failure (ARF)

Is an abrupt or rapid decline in renal filtration function, this is (usually) reversible kidney failure, most commonly as a result of Dehydration and fluid loss, Drugs/toxins, Urinary tract obstruction, and Acute glomerulonephritis in older children

Chronic kidney diseases (CKD)

Chronic kidney diseases (CKD)

It is structural or functional kidney damage present for > 3 months, with or without a decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

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