inherited condition of multiple cysts that gradually form in the kidney, causing destruction of normal tissue that leads to renal failure
glomerulonephritis
form of nephritis involving the glomerulus
hydronephrosis
dilation and pooling of urine in the renal pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys caused by an obstruction in the outflow of urine
nephritis
inflammation of the kidney
pyelonephritis
inflammation of the renal pelvis
nephrosis
degenerative disease of the renal tubules
nephrolithiasis
presence of renal stone or stones caused by mineral buildup in the kidneys - most commonly as a result of hyperuricuria (excessive amount of uric acid in the urine) or hypercalciuria (excessive amount of calcium in the urine)
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
urethritis
inflammation of the urethra
urethrocystitis
inflammation of the urethra and bladder
urethral stenosis
narrowed condition of the urethra
urinary tract infection (UTI)
invasion of pathogenic organisms in the structures of the urinary tract, especially the urethra and bladder; symptoms include dysuria, urinary frequency, and malaise
uremia/azotemia
excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood as a result of kidney failure