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Medical consequences of heroin injection use include scarred and/or collapsed veins, bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves, abscesses (boils) and other soft-tissue infections, as well as liver and/or kidney disease ("heroin nephropathy"). Lung complications (including various types of pneumonia and tuberculosis) may result from the poor health condition of the abuser as well as from heroin's depressing effects on respiration. Many of the additives in street heroin may include substances that do not readily dissolve and result in clogging the blood vessels that lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs. Immune reactions to these or other contaminants can cause Arthritis or other rheumatologic problems. Of course, sharing of injection equipment or fluids can lead to some of the most severe consequences of heroin abuse - infections with hepatitis B and C, HIV, and a host of other bloodborne viruses, which drug abusers can then pass on to their sexual partners and children. SOURCE: http://drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Heroin/heroin3.html#chronic
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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.
Most common cause of renal failure in Australia?
The most common cause of renal failure in Australia is diabetes mellitus, which can lead to diabetic nephropathy, a type of kidney disease. Other common causes include hypertension, glomerulonephritis, and polycystic kidney disease. Early detection and management of these conditions can help prevent progression to renal failure.
Can Glomerulonephritis cause chronic renal failure?
Yes, glomerulonephritis can lead to chronic renal failure if left untreated or if it causes extensive damage to the kidneys over time. It is important to manage and treat glomerulonephritis promptly to prevent progression to chronic renal failure.
What happens to a person if they suffer a kidney failure?
Renal failure is a serious medical condition affecting the kidneys. When a person suffers from renal failure, their kidneys are not functioning properly or no longer work at all. Renal failure can be a progressive disease or a temporary one depending on the cause and available treatment options.
What is the name of the specialist in diseases and disorders of the kidney?
A nephrologist is a specialist in diseases and disorders of the kidney. They are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions such as chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and kidney failure.
Can heroine cause kidney stones?
Can Heroin cause Kidney Stones
Do renal angiomyolipomas cause kidney failure or mean that you are already in kidney failure?
It is a very unlikely cause of kidney failure(if it is large and bilateral or affect the only existing kidney) .
Can steroids cause kidney failure in dogs?
i dont think they would cause kidney failure, but it would cause lots of other problems.
Can kidney stones cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can you die when your kidney stops?
It is not as simple as that, but kidney failure can be a cause of death.
Can pentasa cause kidney function failure?
The medication Pentasa can cause kidney function problems but not complete failure. It also can cause chest pain and trouble breathing.
What was the cause of death for mc breed?
kidney failure
Can oxalosis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can pyelonephritis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Can severe trouble with numerous kidney stones at a relatively young age cause eventual kidney failure?
If left untreated kidney stones can cause permanent damage to your kidney
How does alcohol cause kidney failure?
Prolonged, repeated dehydration.
Can Alport syndrome cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
