Complications of Kidney Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about the complications that can be associated with kidney diseases.

Updated August 2011

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Links to summaries of systematic reviews about treatments for complications that can be associated with kidney diseases and about preventing kidney diseases as a complication of other conditions.

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Title:   Type 2 diabetes and kidney damage
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   Information and resources about type 2 diabetes and the prevention of kidney disease.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Calcium and phosphate
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Two minerals found in your bones providing much of its strength and keep other body parts healthy
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Kidney disease - tests
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Kidney diseases can be diagnosed using urine tests, blood tests, imaging studies and a bladder biopsy or kidney biopsy. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Kidney diseases include kidney stones, cancer and inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nephrotic syndrome is a condition of the kidneys. It is usually caused by one of the diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, allowing protein to be filtered out into the urine (proteinuria). Symptoms include foamy and frothy urine, unexplained weight loss, oedema (fluid retention or swelling), muscle wasting, stomach pain and dizziness. Treatment includes medications and dietary changes.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Kidney disease - prevention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Kidney disease risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and age. Early detection and treatment can increase the life of the kidneys. High blood pressure can lead to or be a sign of kidney disease. Exercise, a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water will help to keep your kidneys working well.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Hypertension of renovascular cause
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic algorithm for hypertension secondary to suspected renovascular aetiology.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Renal bone disease (renal osteodystrophy)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of renal bone disease by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Management of renal bone disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Renal bone disease occurs in patients with chronic kidney disease. As the changes of renal bone disease are potentially modifiable, early referral to a nephrologist for monitoring and treatment is recommended.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney problems which result from diabetes mellitus.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Lupus nephritis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Lupus nephritis is a disease affecting the kidneys caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a systemic autoimmune disorder.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Myeloma nephropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma by professional health specialists.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Kidneys and how they work - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about your kidneys and how they work, and see a diagram of the inside of the kidney. Also, find out about diseases that affect the kidneys.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Sarcoidosis and the kidney
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of sarcoidosis and its effect on the kidney. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Hypertensive nephropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypertensive nephropathy by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Sexuality, intimacy and kidney disease
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Info on this personal area of Kidney Disease
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Diabetes and your kidneys - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Detection of early kidney damage is possible by testing the rate at which the kidneys are leaking a protein called albumin into the urine.
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   High blood pressure - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major factor in strokes, heart attacks and kidney disease.
Date:   Mar 2003

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