There are several different types of kidney disease. These include inflammation of the filtering parts of the kidney (called glomerulonephritis), polycystic kidney disease, an inherited genetic disorder where the kidney tissues become replaced by cysts, and scarring of the kidney tissues caused by backflow of the urine from the bladder (called reflux nephropathy), which is caused by structural defects.
Diabetic kidney disease which damages the kidneys’ filtering membranes, and kidney disease due to high blood pressure are other forms of kidney disease. You can find more information on these diseases on the HealthInsite Diseases Which Affect the Kidneys topic page.
Kidney stones affect over 4 - 8% of Australians at any one time, with a lifetime risk of developing kidney stones at 1 in 10 for men and 1 in 35 for women. (Source: Kidney and urinary fast facts [Kidney Health Australia])
More information about kidney disease can be found at Kidney Health Australia [Kidney Health Australia]
Reviewed August 2011
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38 Resources Found
| Title: |
Kidneys - polycystic kidney disease
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition characterised by the growth of cysts on the kidneys. There is currently no cure but medical treatment can manage symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Complications may include urinary tract infections, high blood pressure and kidney failure. |
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Oct 2011 |
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Diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Diabetes insipidus written by professional medical specialists. |
| Date: |
Oct 2011 |
| Title: |
Kidney Health Australia
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| Publisher: |
Kidney Health Australia
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| Description: |
The internet home of Kidney Health Australia. The Australian Peak Body for research and Kidney disease advocacy. |
| Date: |
Oct 2011 |
| Title: |
Media release. Reducing kidney disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, said a report released on 16 September illustrates why the Australian Government's investment in improving kidney health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is so important. |
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Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
Chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and
Welfare
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| Description: |
This report presents the first detailed analysis of chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and how it compares to non-Indigenous Australians. Indigenous Australians have a greater burden of disease for many health conditions, and chronic kidney disease is no exception. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
Kidneys - age related problems
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
The kidneys can be affected or damaged by various diseases. Age increases the risk of problems including inflammation or swelling of the kidneys, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence and renovascular disease. Kidney problems can also increase the risk of other conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Early detection and proper treatment can increase the life of your kidneys. |
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Apr 2011 |
| Title: |
Your kidneys
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Your kidneys are two of the most important organs in your body. They filter your blood and get rid of waste products. Each one is about the size of a mobile phone. |
| Date: |
Apr 2011 |
| Title: |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information about kidney diseases and urinary conditions. |
| Date: |
Apr 2011 |
| Title: |
Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) is a disease of the kidneys that only occurs within an isolated region surrounding the Danube River in Europe. Only those people who reside in the low-lying plains surrounding the river are affected. It is thought that drinking the water from shallow wells in this region is associated with the development of disease. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
| Title: |
Analgesic nephropathy (phenacetin nephritis)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Analgesic nephropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the kidney caused by overexposure to mixtures of medications, especially over-the-counter pain medications that contain phenacetin. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Amyloidosis is a systemic disease that may affect the glomeruli of the kidneys. Amyloidosis itself is a disorder of protein metabolism characterised by the widespread deposition of abnormal protein strands throughout multiple organ systems of the body. The kidneys are commonly affected by this disorder. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Acute nephritic syndrome (acute glomerulonephritis, acute nephritis syndrome)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Acute nephritic syndrome is a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the internal kidney structures (specifically, the glomeruli). It is primarily caused by infections with streptococcal bacteria, though it may also be due to various renal and systemic diseases. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Acute interstitial nephritis
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a disease of the kidney and is an important cause of acute renal failure. In this disease, there is rapid development of inflammation within the interstitium. The most common cause of AIN is drugs. There is a component of allergic reaction to drugs in AIN, hence this is classified under 'allergic disease'. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Nephrostomy
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for health consumers and carers about having a nephrostomy - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
Jan 2011 |
| Title: |
Glomerulonephritis (GN)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of glomerulonephritis by professional health specialists. |
| Date: |
Jan 2011 |
| Title: |
Chronic kidney disease hospitalisations in Australia 2000-01 to 2007-08
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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| Description: |
In 2007-08, chronic kidney disease (CKD) contributed to 15% (nearly 1.2 million) of all hospitalisations in Australia, one million of which were for regular dialysis. Indigenous Australians were hospitalised at 11 times the rate of other Australians for regular dialysis, and at 5 times the rate for other principal and additional CKD diagnoses. |
| Date: |
Aug 2010 |
| Title: |
AusDiab
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| Publisher: |
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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| Description: |
The Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle (AusDiab) study is the largest Australian longitudinal population-based study examining the natural history of diabetes, pre-diabetes (in which glucose metabolism is impaired but not to the level to cause diabetes), heart disease and kidney disease. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
| Title: |
Nephrectomy
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions. |
| Date: |
Jun 2010 |
| Title: |
Kidney Health Week
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Editorial Team
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| Description: |
Kidney Health Australia has launched a national awareness campaign on the importance of early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). |
| Date: |
May 2010 |
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