Sickle cell nephropathy
Sickle Cell Nephropathy
Sickle cell nephropathy (pronunciation: /ˈsɪkəl sɛl ˈnɛfrəˌpaθi/) is a medical condition that affects the kidneys in individuals with sickle cell disease.
Etymology
The term "sickle cell nephropathy" is derived from the words "sickle cell", referring to the abnormal, crescent-shaped red blood cells found in sickle cell disease, and "nephropathy", a term of Greek origin where "nephros" means kidney and "pathos" means disease.
Definition
Sickle cell nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that occurs in people with sickle cell disease. It is characterized by the sickling of red blood cells in the kidneys, leading to various kidney complications such as hematuria (blood in urine), proteinuria (protein in urine), and renal failure (kidney failure).
Symptoms
Symptoms of sickle cell nephropathy may include fatigue, pain, blood in urine, excessive urination at night (nocturia), and swelling in the hands and feet (edema).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of sickle cell nephropathy involves a series of tests including blood tests, urine tests, and kidney function tests. In some cases, a kidney biopsy may be required.
Treatment
Treatment for sickle cell nephropathy typically involves managing the symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease. This may include medication, dialysis, or in severe cases, a kidney transplant.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sickle cell nephropathy
- Wikipedia's article - Sickle cell nephropathy
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