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Renal failure is the condition where the kidneys fail to function properly. It can broadly be divided into two categories: acute renal failure and chronic renal failure. ...
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Renal failure is the condition where the kidneys fail to function properly. ...
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Kidney Failure Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of kidney failure vary, depending on whether the failure is acute or chronic. Acute kidney failure Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly stop filtering waste pr...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Your kidneys are part of a system that removes excess fluid and waste material from your blood. Initially, blood enters your kidneys through the renal arteries, which are branches of the aorta —...
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Kidney Failure Prevention1 of 1
Prevention
... It''s often not possible to prevent kidney failure. But you may reduce your risk by following these suggestions: Don''t abuse alcohol or other drugs, including over-the-counter pain medications such a...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... Chronic kidney failure can affect almost every part of your body. Potential complications may include: Fluid retention. This may lead to swollen tissues, congestive heart failure or fluid in your lung...
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Treatment ... Treatment for kidney failure varies, depending on whether the problem is acute, chronic or end-stage. Acute kidney failure Although not every person with acute kidney failure can regain normal kidney ...
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Kidney Failure Other1-2 of 34 more...
Kidney Diseases Dictionary Index
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about kidney diseases. It is designed for people who have kidney diseases and their families and friends. The words are list...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index ... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Kidney Failure Articles
- Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease
... Proteins are important building blocks for all body parts, including muscles, bones, hair, and nails. Proteins circulate throughout the body in the blood and are normally harmless. Occasionally, cells... - Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys)
... An analgesic (AN-ul-JEE-zik) is any medicine intended to relieve pain. Over-the-counter analgesics (medicines bought without a prescription) include aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium,... - Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis
... If your blood is low in red blood cells, you have anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen (O2) to tissues and organs throughout your body and enable them to use the energy from food. Without oxygen, thes... - Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
... This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve hea... - FDA Approves First in a New Class of
Drugs to Treat Hyperparathyroidism Associated With Renal Failure and in Patients
With Parathyroid Cancer
... FDA has approved Sensipar (cinacalcet), a drug to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, and hypercalcemia in patients with parathyroid cancer. Cinaca... - Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure
... If you have permanent kidney failure, you may be worried about paying for the expensive treatments you need. In 1972, Congress passed legislation making people of any age with permanent kidney failure... - Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States
... K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation, Classification, and Stratification. American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2002;39(2, Suppl. 1):S1-S266. Summary of notifiable ... - Kidney Diseases Dictionary Index
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about kidney diseases. It is designed for people who have kidney diseases and their families and friends. The words are list... - Kidney Failure Glossary
... On this page: A B C D E F G H &nb... - Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You
... Your kidneys filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work of healthy kidneys to survive. Developing kidney fa...
Resources
- AAKP Kidney Beginnings: The Electronic Newsletter (American Association of Kidney Patients)
- Acute Renal Failure (National Women's Health Information Center)
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