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Headaches can develop when collateral veins branch out from the kidney into the spinal plexus. Also, common findings that develop alongside NCS are POTS and pelvic congestion syndrome. Pelvic congestion occurs when blood flows into the pelvis from the kidney which enlarges pelvic veins resulting in internal varicose veins.
Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms due to kidney damage. This includes protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant swelling. Other symptoms may include weight gain, feeling tired, and foamy urine. Complications may include blood clots, infections, and high blood pressure. [1]
Polycystic kidney disease is another well-known cause of chronic failure. The majority of people affected with polycystic kidney disease have a family history of the disease. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is also a known cause of chronic kidney failure. Other genetic illnesses cause kidney failure, as well. [citation needed]
One cause of nephropathy is the long term usage of pain medications known as analgesics. The pain medicines which can cause kidney problems include aspirin, acetaminophen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. This form of nephropathy is "chronic analgesic nephritis", a chronic inflammatory change ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. [14] The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom and not the underlying cause of the disorder.
It’s estimated that 1% of Americans over the age of 12 have hyperthyroidism (also known as an overactive thyroid), a condition that occurs when your body produces more thyroid hormone than ...
Minimal change disease (MCD), also known as lipoid nephrosis or nil disease, among others, is a disease affecting the kidneys which causes nephrotic syndrome. [1] Nephrotic syndrome leads to the loss of significant amounts of protein to the urine (proteinuria), which causes the widespread edema (soft tissue swelling) and impaired kidney function commonly experienced by those affected by the ...
Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of end-stage kidney disease, [13] [14] which may require hemodialysis or even kidney transplantation. [15] It is associated with an increased risk of death in general, particularly from cardiovascular disease .