Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):
A progressive loss of kidney function over time.
Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Hard, pebble-like deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.
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Kidney Infections (Pyelonephritis)
A type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that has traveled from the bladder up to one or both of the kidneys.
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Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli, which are the tiny filtering units within the kidneys.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
A genetic disorder where numerous fluid-filled cysts grow in the kidneys, enlarging them and causing them to lose function over time.
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
The most common urinary system disorder, especially in women. It occurs when bacteria, most often E. coli from the digestive tract, enter the urethra and multiply.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men.
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Urinary Incontinence
The loss of bladder control, resulting in the unintentional leakage of urine.
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Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
A chronic, long-term condition that causes bladder pain, bladder pressure, and sometimes pelvic pain.
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