Related Conditions and Treatments
Childhood Obesity
Condition
Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over the ideal weight for her height.
Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease
Condition
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the kidney’s progressive inability to perform its functions, regardless of the cause.
Coarctation of the Aorta
Condition
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery that delivers oxygen-rich (red) blood to the body.
Hypertension
Condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) refers to how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of the artery through which it flows — not how quickly it flows.
Kidney Failure
Condition
Kidney failure refers to damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Condition
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys.