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Glomerulonephritis for Teens
With glomerulonephritis, tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly, causing problems like too much fluid in the body and swelling. Most of the time it can be treated. Find out more.
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Renal Tubular Acidosis for Parents
This kidney problem causes acid levels in the blood to become too high, causing fatigue, muscle weakness, and other kidney problems. The condition is usually treatable.
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Kidneys and Urinary Tract for Teens
The kidneys perform several functions that are essential to health, the most important of which are to filter blood and produce urine.
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Kidneys and Urinary Tract for Parents
The bean-shaped kidneys, each about the size of a child's fist, are essential to our health. Their most important role is to filter blood and produce urine.
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A to Z: Hydronephrosis for Parents
Learn more about hydronephrosis (swollen kidney) in children.
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A to Z: Ureteropelvic (UP) Junction Obstruction for Parents
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a partial or total blockage of the flow of urine in the area where a ureter attaches to a kidney.
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Urine Test: Dipstick for Parents
A urine dipstick test is often done as part of an overall urinalysis. The results of this test can help doctors diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney disease, diabetes, or a urinary tract injury.
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Kidney Stones for Teens
Kidney stones mostly happen to adults, but sometimes teens can get them. Find out what kidney stones are, how to treat them, and ways to help prevent them.
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Urine Test: Automated Dipstick Urinalysis for Parents
Automated dipstick urinalysis results may point to a urinary tract infection (UTI) or injury, kidney disease, or diabetes.
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Ultrasound: Bladder for Parents
Doctors order bladder ultrasounds when there's a concern about bladder problems, such as difficulty urinating or daytime wetting.