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Kidney Diseases

Kidney Diseases. By Jesús and Javi. The kidneys. Vital organs responsible for keeping the blood in good conditions. Kidney stones (Renal calculus ). Piece of solid material (calcium) formed in the kidneys. Expulsed through the urinary tract. ESWL. Simple Kidney Cysts.

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Kidney Diseases

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  1. Kidney Diseases By Jesús and Javi

  2. Thekidneys • Vital organs responsible for keeping the blood in good conditions.

  3. Kidneystones (Renal calculus) • Piece of solid material (calcium) formed in the kidneys. • Expulsed through the urinary tract. • ESWL

  4. Simple KidneyCysts • Bags of fluid formed in the small tubes of the kidneys. • No treatment is needed. • PKD

  5. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) • There are two types • Fluid-filled • Damages • Consuming large amounts of water

  6. Renal failure • Medical condition • Frequent problems • Cardiovascular disease

  7. Alport syndrome • Lenticonus • First identified in a British family in 1927 • Treatments are symptomatic

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