Alport Syndrome

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What is Alport Syndrome?

Alport syndrome is an inherited disorder that leads to kidney damage.

Alternative Names:

Hereditary nephritis; Hematuria - nephropathy - deafness; Hemorrhagic familial nephritis; Hereditary deafness and nephropathy

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Alport Syndrome?
What are the symptoms associated with Alport Syndrome?
What are the treatment options for Alport Syndrome?

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Swelling on both sides of collar bone and flushing of face and neck - Cancer Community

- Oct 08, 2009
I hope a doctor reads this. I was put on loratab and was given steroid shots, and oral ste...

11 yrs "Cancer Free" Now faced w/mass behind implant - Breast Cancer Community

- Apr 30, 2007
Recently had a breast MRI that didn't have the capability of performing a biopsy, now my Su...

Is bone grafting really necessary? - Dental Health Community

- Sep 07, 2009
My dentist told me that I would need to have bone grafting done after removing my wisdom te...

stomach toning after appendicitis - Weight Loss & Dieting Community

- Mar 22, 2007
I had appendicitis about 5 years ago and im left with a scare just about my waist line, sin...

After all the hard work I have to eat even LESS now!!!??? - Weight Loss & Dieting Community

- Apr 17, 2007
Hey everyone. As some of you know, I've been counting calories since January and have cut o...
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