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Why does kidney and liver failure often cause severe swelling and bloating?
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∙ 12y ago
Kidneys and the liver filter waste liquids from the body. If the body doesn't eliminate these from the blood stream thru urination then the body's blood supply will become toxic. If the kidneys and liver are not working or not working to a minimum proficiency than the body can not remove the waste and will die. With kidney failure, a mechanical solution exists in the form of an artificial kidney to remove the waste, it is called dialysis. Dialysis can be performed at home or at a medical site. An artificial liver does not exist and only a liver transplant must be preformed to save the body. Kidneys can also be transplanted!
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