Diseases
renal disease
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Overview
End-stage renal disease, also called end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure, occurs when chronic kidney disease — the gradual loss of kidney function — reaches an advanced state. In end-stage renal disease, your kidneys no longer work as they should to meet your body's needs.
Symptoms
- nausea and vomiting
- fatigue and weakness
- loss of appetite
- changes in how much you urinate
- chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
Causes
- type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- high blood pressure
- glomerulonephritis
Risk factors
- high blood pressure
- diabetes with poor blood sugar control
- polycystic kidney disease
Diagnosis
- blood tests
- imaging tests
- urine tests
- removing a sample of kidney tissue (biopsy)
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is renal disease?
End-stage renal disease, also called end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure, occurs when chronic kidney disease — the gradual loss of kidney function — reaches an advanced state. In end-stage renal disease, your kidneys no longer work as they should to meet your body's needs.
What are the symptoms of renal disease?
nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness, loss of appetite, changes in how much you urinate, chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
What causes renal disease?
type 1 or type 2 diabetes; high blood pressure; glomerulonephritis
Which medicines are used for renal disease?
l-carnitine
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