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BSE is a cattle disease, and vCJD is the equivalent disease in humans. Both are fatal brain diseases. Researchers believe that people become infected by eating beef contaminated with BSE.

Taking one or a mix of painkiller medicines daily over a long time may cause chronic kidney problems. This is called analgesic nephropathy. Painkillers that combine two or more medicines (such as aspirin and acetaminophen together) with caffeine or codeine are the most likely to harm the kidneys.

Glomerulosclerosis is scarring in the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys called the glomeruli. These are the tiny units in the kidneys that filter urine from the blood.

Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the lungs and kidneys. The immune system makes antibodies to fight germs, but with Goodpasture syndrome it mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the lungs and kidneys. This can quickly progress to glomerulonephritis and kidney failure.

IgA nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease. It progresses over 10 to 20 years, and can lead to end-stage renal disease. Read on to learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Learn about kidney stones, including what causes them, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated.

Detailed information on learning to manage your medicine, especially if you are taking several medicines and treating different conditions.

An inguinal hernia occurs when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger.

Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It's common in women of all ages. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.