<h3><b>Common Conditions in General Nephrology</b></h3>
General nephrology deals with a range of kidney-related problems such as:
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 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Chronic Kidney Disease:</b><b>
</b>CKD is a disease that causes the kidneys to lose their function slowly over many years. The early diagnosis of the disease, along with timely corrective measures, is essential for slowing down the progression of the disease and preventing ESRD. The major risk factors are diabetes, hypertension, and genetic predispositions.</li>
 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):</b><b>
</b>AKI is the sudden deterioration of kidney function mostly because of the underlying reasons of serious infection, trauma, or medication toxicity</li>
 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Glomerulonephritis:</b><b>
</b>This condition refers to the swelling of the glomeruli which are the tiny filtering units of the kidneys. It may be the result of infections, autoimmune diseases, or systemic disorders such as lupus.</li>
 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Nephrotic Syndrome:</b><b>
</b>Nephrotic syndrome is the manifestation of protein loss in urine along with swelling and low blood protein. This syndrome requires careful handling to prevent the occurrence of symptoms like blood clots and infections.</li>
 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Hypertension and Kidney Disease:</b><b>
</b>Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the main reason for kidney damage. Nephrologists concentrate on the management of hypertension for kidneys' safety.</li>
 	<li aria-level="1"><b>Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD):</b><b>
</b>A syndrome of genetic origin that causes the formation of such cysts in the kidneys that are full of fluid leads to the enlargement of the organs and the decrease of their function. Treatment as early as possible is a must if we want to control the symptoms and retard the progress of the disease.</li>
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