Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones; renal calculi; urinary stones)
Kidney stones are small deposits that build up in the kidneys, made of calcium and other minerals. They are a common cause of blood in…
Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis kidney disease)
Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein metabolism characterised by widespread deposition of abnormal proteins in organs, most commonly the kidneys.
Blood
28 Dec 2003
Priapism (prolonged erection)
Priapism refers to penile erection which is sustained for six hours or more. It is most common in men who take erectile dysfunction medications.
Cancer
28 Dec 2003
Peyronie’s disease
Peyronie's disease causes plaque to grow in the erectile tissue of the penis. It can cause pain and a significant bend and shortening of the…
Diseases
26 Dec 2003
Varicocoele
Varicocoele (varicose veins of the scrotum) affects 8% of men. It is the most common cause of infertility, although most men with it will remain…
Diseases
26 Dec 2003
Urethral stricture
Urethral stricture refers to narrowing of the urethra. It causes difficulty urinating or slow urine flow and is often associated with infection.
Diseases
16 Dec 2003
Renal artery stenosis (RAS; renovascular disease; ischaemic nephropathy)
Renal artery stenosis is characterised by reduced blood flow to the kidney. It mainly affects older people with atherosclerosis.
Diseases
15 Dec 2003
Infection-associated renal disease (kidney disease; nephropathies)
Some infections may cause kidney disease, usually in the glomeruli which filter waste from blood. Treating nephropathy involves treating the infection.
Diseases
15 Dec 2003
Inherited vitamin D disorders
Inherited vitamin D disorders prevent the kidneys processing vitamin D and cause rickets, a skeletal condition affecting the bones of the skull and legs.
