Kidney Failure
The kidneys purify the blood from substances and remove water that the body does not need. In the event of kidney failure, the kidneys are no longer able to do so and then harmful substances and water remain in the body. Renal failure can be acute or chronic. The treatment you receive depends on the type of kidney failure you have and what problems you have.
Read MoreKidney Stone
The urine contains various salts. If the concentration of salt becomes too high, for example, if you drink too little, crystals can form. They can then grow into and form so-called kidney stones.
Read MoreKidney Inflammation
In the case of kidney inflammation, the kidneys do not function properly. Many people who get kidney inflammation become completely healthy. But it is important that you get treatment if the inflammation does not heal by itself.
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. Cystitis is the most common form of urinary tract infection. Then you may need to urinate often and it may burn. The trouble usually subsides after a few days.
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infection in Children
Urinary tract infection is a fairly common disease in children. It is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. When the bacteria stop there it is called bladder catarrh. The bacteria spread to the kidneys and the renal pelvis is called renal pelvic inflammation.
Read MoreEpidemic nephropathy
Sork fever is a viral disease that is spread by infected forest sores. You may become ill if you touch the animals, their saliva, urine or faeces, or inhale dust containing urine or faeces. The disease does not infect humans. You can get pretty bad from cured fever, but most will be completely healthy again.
Read MoreGastric Ulcer
Gastric ulcer means that ulcers have formed in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Most people with stomach ulcers get stomach upset, usually in the middle of the upper part of the stomach. Stomach ulcers are usually caused by a bacterium, but even some medications can cause stomach ulcers. Most people become good at treatment.
Read MoreHeartburn – Gastric Reflux
Heartburn is caused by the fact that the upper abdomen cannot hold completely tightly but permits some gastric juice from the stomach up to the esophagus.
Read MoreGastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children
Between the stomach and the esophagus is the upper stomach. If it does not hold tightly, the contents of the stomach can be pushed up into the esophagus. It is called gastroesophageal reflux. If the stomach contents that are upset affect the child negatively, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read MoreBladder Stones
Bladder stone means that small crystals in the urine clump together into stones in the bladder. The stones can be formed if there is urine left in the bladder after you kiss. Bladder stones can cause you to become pissed off more often and make it harder to empty the bladder. You may need treatment if the stones are large and cause trouble.
Read MoreDyspepsia – Sensitive Stomach
Dyspepsia is the collective name for various symptoms that you may have in the upper abdomen. For example, you may feel sore or have a burning sensation in the stomach. Dyspepsia may be due to a disease, but most often the doctor does not find any cause for dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is therefore often called a sensitive stomach.
Read MoreBlood in the Urine of Children
Urine that is red or reddish brown may contain blood. The urine can also be red colored by things that the child has eaten, such as beets or some medicines. The most common cause of blood in the urine of children is urinary tract infection. If the child has a urinary tract infection, they are treated with antibiotics.
Read MoreBlood in the Urine
There are several reasons why the urine may look red or reddish brown, for example that you have eaten beets or that menstrual blood has come. But it may also be because the urine itself contains blood. Sometimes you may need treatment.
Read MoreChildren Peeing on the Day
There are several reasons why children older than 4-5 years pee during the day. A common reason is that the nervous system that controls the bladder has not developed completely. Another is that the child forgets to pee. If the child kisses often, or needs to go to the toilet very often, you should seek care.
Read MoreFluid Deficiency and Dehydration in Children
A child may have fluid deficiency when they have stomach illness or diarrhea. Give the child something to drink, preferably as soon as the child has become ill. Liquid is often enough, but sometimes the child needs fluid replacement.
Read MoreDehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body gets rid of more fluid than you supply it. It is most common among young children, older people or people who have tried hard physically when it is very hot.
Read MoreStomach Illness in Young Children
Vomiting and diarrhea are the most common symptoms when children have stomach upset. The disease is almost always harmless and goes away within a couple of days. It is important that the child gets fluid, especially if the child has severe diarrhea at the same time. This is especially true for children under one year.
Read MoreStomach Disease – Diarrhea and Vomiting
Stomach illness often comes quickly with vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. Although you may feel very bad, stomach ailments are rarely serious. Most often it is enough to rest and to drink a lot.
Read MoreLiver Cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis means that the liver is damaged and it no longer works properly. Often this is because you have been drinking a lot of alcohol for several years, but you can also get liver cirrhosis for other reasons. The treatment depends on what caused the disease. It is important not to drink alcohol if you have liver cirrhosis.
Read MoreHepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a liver inflammation caused by a virus. The disease is transmitted mainly through blood. The most common way to get the infection is if you take drugs with syringes that are also used by others. With treatment with drugs, most people with hepatitis C can get well.
Read MoreHepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. The virus is infected by sexual contact or if you come into contact with infected blood. Most people who get hepatitis B get completely healthy, but they can still infect others for months. Some have the disease throughout their lives. It is called chronic hepatitis B.
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