If your kidneys fail will you die?

Answer 1

yup. one way to classify types of kidney failure is the physical area the problem starts. ill name them and put examples...

Pre-renal (renal means kidney, Pre means before):

- not enough blood flow to kidneys causing cells to die. this can happen by physical obstruction of the vessels or even if the person does not have enough blood left in thier body.

intra-renal (intra means within):

-rhabdomyolysis for example is when by products of muscle get into the functional parts of your kidneys, the bowmans capsule. these by products block up the filtering part of your kidneys, and nothing can pass through, causing build up of toxins in the body.

Post-renal (post means after):

- kidney stones, prostatic hyperplasia (swollen prostate), and any physical obstructions can prevent urine from passing and build up pressure in the kidneys. the kidneys depend on a very delicate balance of physical pressure and osmotic pressure to selectively filter out toxins. a physical blockage can increase the pressure and prevent the kidneys from filtering out toxins. leading to a build up in the body. the increased pressure can also damage the kidney, so after the blockage is cleared, some damage can be done.

To be clear, it would have to be one hell of a kidney stone! most pass very painfully, but they do pass.

jason

RN, EMT-A

Answer 2

Yes, untreated kidney failure can lead to serious health complications and eventually death. However, treatments such as dialysis or kidney transplantation can help manage the condition and improve the chances of survival. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect any issues with your kidneys.

Answer 3

It depends. if they are ripped out yes, but if they die it will be treated.

Answer 4

Chronic renal failure is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease

Answer 5

yes if u eat horse poo