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Reflux nephropathy is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidney. Chronic atrophic pyelonephritis;…
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Sepsis is an illness or complication in which the body has a severe overwhelming response to infection. This response can induce tissue damage, organ failure…
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Renal papillary necrosis is a disorder of the kidneys in which all or part of the renal papillae die. The renal papillae are the areas where the openings of…
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Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged.…
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Plasma amino acids is a screening test done on infants that looks at the amounts of amino acids in the blood. Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins…
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Shiga-like toxin producing E coli hemolytic-uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) is a disorder that most often occurs when an infection in the digestive system produces…
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The erythropoietin test measures the amount of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO) in blood. The hormone tells stem cells in the bone marrow to make more red…
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An abdominal x-ray is an imaging test to look at organs and structures in the abdomen. Organs include the spleen, stomach, and intestines. When the test is…
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Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones. Osteomalacia in children; Vitamin…
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The total protein test measures the total amount of two classes of proteins found in the fluid portion of your blood. These are albumin and globulin. Proteins…
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A serum magnesium test measures the level of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium - blood A blood sample is needed. No special preparation is needed. When the…
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Urogynecology provides leading-edge medical and surgical care in the field of female pelvic medicine. UF Health's state-of-the-art Pelvic Floor Program (UFPF)…
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This test measures the amount of potassium in the fluid portion (serum) of the blood. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move…
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As a lung transplant patient at UF Health, you can expect innovative, effective, and compassionate care from a program that sets a national standard for its…
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Acquired platelet function defects are conditions that prevent clotting elements in the blood called platelets from working as they should. The term acquired…
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Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Bad breath; Halitosis; Malodor; Fetor…
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass…
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This lab test measures the types of protein in the fluid (serum) part of a blood sample. This fluid is called serum. SPEP A blood sample is needed. In the lab,…
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Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main job of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body. Kidney…
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You may need to make changes to your diet when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD). These changes may include limiting fluids, eating a low-protein diet,…