Lomu was first diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare and serious kidney disorder, at the end of 1996.

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In Thailand, over a hundred modern hospitals produce and distribute herbal remedies for everything from skin problems and obesity to kidney disorder and herpes.

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The past few years have been turbulent times for Rogue Wave: After dealing with the death of bassist Evan Farrell following his departure from the group, the band has had to work around drummer Pat Spurgeon's ongoing struggles with a lifelong kidney disorder.

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At most a couple of thousand patients worldwide have the inherited disorder, which causes recurring fevers, rashes, joint pain and kidney damage.

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