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Chronic kidney failure is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure
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How common is Chronic kidney failure?
Chronic kidney failure affects over 250,000 Americans annually
What is chronic renal failure also called?
Kidney failure. This may sometimes be reversed, and patients can be assisted by dialysis for a time, but complete failure needs a transplant.
Can kidney stones cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Chronic kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant is termed?
Hemodialysis
Complications of nephritic syndrome?
* Acute kidney failure * Chronic kidney failure * End-stage kidney disease * High blood pressure * Congestive heart failure * Pulmonary edema * Chronic glomerulonephritis * Nephrotic syndrome
If you have chronic kidney failure can you recover?
This is a long term condition which people can live with for a number of years. The only way you could 'recover' - i.e. be free of this disease, is to have a kidney transplant which may fail and requires taking 'anti-rejection' drugs for the rest of your life. The short answer is yes but only if you're lucky enough to get a transplant!
Can oxalosis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can pyelonephritis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can Edema be a symptom of Chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can anemia be a symptom of Chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
Why does a fall in pressure sometimes lead to kidney failure?
Inadequate blood flow to the kidney, as with shock, can lead to a decrease in kidney filtration and, therefore, kidney failure.
