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What kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce the kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure?
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∙ 13y ago
The condition known as polycystic kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce kidney function and leads to kidney failure. the condition can also effect the liver and pancreas.
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What if the failure of the body to function normally called?
Disease
What is the medical term meaning Failure of the body to function normally?
The failure of the body to function normally is known as a state of disease. Anytime the body is not at ease, it is in the disease state.
What disorders are characterized by smaller than normal cells resulting from failure to produce hemoglobin?
iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia (an inherited disease in which globin chain production is deficient), and anemias associated with chronic infection or disease.
What is a condition called in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function?
Chronic kidney (renal) failure.
What is the medical term meaning late-stage renal failure in which there are irreversible loss of function in both kidneys?
End-stage renal disease
What is the medical term meaning progressive loss of renal function?
End stage renal disease is the loss of renal function. Kidney failure is a term more common in lay language.
When is End-stage renal disease diagnosed?
Chronic kidney failure is diagnosed as ESRD when kidney function falls to 5-10% of capacity
Does people with renal failure have use of their pancreas?
Yes. Renal Failure causes people to lose function of their kidneys, the pancreas, however, is fine. Unless of course they have some other pancreatic disease or condition.
Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
Which word means having to do with the kidneys?
The word is "renal." It refers to anything related to the kidneys, such as renal function, renal failure, or renal disease.
How long does dementia disease last before death?
It varies. Dementia doesn't cause death. It is the gradual loss of mental function. Death is caused by disease or failure of vital organs.
Can instaflex be used by a chronic kidney disease patient?
I have chronic renal failure and my kidneys only function at 29-30%. Will Instaflex have any adverse reaction to my kidneys?
