Complications of acute and chronic Kidney failure include uremia, high blood potassium, and volume overload.
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11 Facts About Kidney failure
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Complications of chronic Kidney failure include heart disease, high blood pressure, and anemia.
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Causes of acute kidney failure include low blood pressure, blockage of the urinary tract, certain medications, muscle breakdown, and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
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Causes of chronic kidney failure include diabetes, high blood pressure, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidney disease.
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Diagnosis of acute Kidney failure is often based on a combination of factors such as decreased urine production or increased serum creatinine.
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Diagnosis of chronic Kidney failure is based on a glomerular filtration rate of less than 15 or the need for renal replacement therapy.
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Kidney failure transplantation involves surgically placing a kidney from someone else and then taking immunosuppressant medication to prevent rejection.
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The most common causes of chronic Kidney failure are diabetes mellitus and long-term, uncontrolled hypertension.
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Chronic kidney failure is measured in five stages, which are calculated using the person's GFR, or glomerular filtration rate.
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People with stage 4 and 5 kidney failure usually require preparation towards active treatment in order to survive.
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The National Kidney failure Foundation offers an easy to use on-line GFR calculator for anyone who is interested in knowing their glomerular filtration rate.
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