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Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital disorder of the kidneys characterized by cystic dilatation of the collecting tubules in one or both kidneys. Individuals with medullary sponge kidney are at increased risk for kidney stones and urinary tract infection (UTI). Patients with MSK typically pass twice as many stones per year as do other stone ...
Uremic pruritus cannot be diagnosed with laboratory tests or established criteria because of its variability and lack of specific skin lesions. Comprehensive consideration of the diagnosis is necessary, encompassing neuropathic, psychogenic, renal, dermatologic, endocrine, hepatobiliary, hematologic, rheumatologic, oncologic, and endocrine causes.
Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...
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]
But the condition can also cause skin to feel more sensitive. And, when the symptoms are triggered, there may also be a stinging or burning sensation in the skin. Over time, the skin may also thicken.
This does not cause symptoms until extensive kidney damage has occurred, [23] after which symptoms include: Foamy or bubbly urine; Swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, and face; Other symptoms include: Appetite loss, which may include a bad taste in the mouth; Difficulty sleeping; Darkening of the skin; Excess protein in the blood
If the kidney injury is the result of dehydration, there may be thirst as well as evidence of fluid depletion on physical examination. [9] Physical examination may also provide other clues as to the underlying cause of the kidney problem, such as a rash in interstitial nephritis (or vasculitis) and a palpable bladder in obstructive nephropathy. [9]
Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes in temperature and textural characteristics. [1] [2] [3] In the elderly, xerosis, is the most common cause for an itch due to the degradation of the skin barrier over time. [4]