Tag: kidney disorder

  • NPS

    NPS: Definition and Description of NPS: NPS, or Nephrotic Syndrome, is a kidney disorder characterized by the excessive elimination of protein in the urine, which leads to low levels of protein in the blood. This condition results from damage to the kidneys’ glomeruli, the filtering units responsible for blood purification. In medical terms, nephrotic syndrome…

  • NS

    NS: Definition and Description of NS: ‘NS’ refers to a variety of conditions and disorders where ‘NS’ may denote multiple meanings in different fields. In a medical context, however, it typically pertains to ‘Nephrotic Syndrome,’ a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine, leading to low protein levels in the blood and…

  • IgA Nephropathy

    IgA Nephropathy Definition and Description of IgA Nephropathy IgA Nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a kidney disorder characterized by the deposition of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the glomeruli, which are the tiny filtering units of the kidneys. This buildup triggers inflammation, potentially leading to reduced kidney function. The condition can range from mild…

  • Bartter’s Syndrome

    Bartter’s Syndrome Definition and Description of Bartter’s Syndrome Bartter’s Syndrome is a rare, inherited kidney disorder characterized by a defect in the tubules of the kidneys. This defect impairs the body’s ability to reabsorb sodium and chloride, leading to an imbalance of electrolytes. Patients with Bartter’s Syndrome typically experience symptoms of hypokalemia (low potassium levels),…