Health Conditions Starting With K — Research & Medical Insights

Hard mineral deposits forming in the kidneys, causing severe pain when passing.

Renal cell carcinoma — cancer originating in the kidney cells.

A childhood illness causing blood vessel inflammation and potential heart complications.

An overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound boundaries.

Inflammation of the cornea from infection, injury, or autoimmune conditions.

Progressive thinning and conical bulging of the cornea, distorting vision.

Pyelonephritis — bacterial infection of one or both kidneys.

A chromosomal condition in males with an extra X chromosome, affecting fertility and development.

Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the knee causing pain and swelling.

A rare genetic skeletal disorder causing short stature and joint problems.

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe thiamine deficiency, usually from alcohol abuse.

Exaggerated forward rounding of the upper back, more common with age or osteoporosis.

A rare behavioral disorder from bilateral temporal lobe injury.

Small rough bumps on the skin from keratin buildup, often on arms and thighs.

A rare genetic condition with failure to start puberty and an impaired sense of smell.