Diseases of Kidney and Urinary Tract (4 Diseases)
The following points highlight the four main diseases of kidney and urinary tract. The diseases are: 1. Acute Glomerulonephritis 2. Nephrotic Syndrome 3. Acute Renal Failure 4. Chronic Renal Failure (Uremia). Disease # 1. Acute Glomerulonephritis: This is characterized by acute inflammation of the glomeruli with congestion. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are reduced by 50 per cent. [...]