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.
Disease
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.
Yes, there is a difference between kidney disease and kidney failure. Kidney disease refers to any condition that affects the kidneys and impairs their function, such as inflammation, infections, or structural issues. Kidney failure, on the other hand, specifically refers to the kidneys' inability to adequately filter waste products from the blood. Kidney failure is a more advanced stage of kidney disease where the kidneys are no longer able to function properly.
Chronic kidney (renal) failure.
Polycystic kidney disease is caused by a genetic mutation that leads to the formation of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning an affected parent has a 50% chance of passing the gene onto their child. The cysts can grow over time and interfere with kidney function, potentially leading to kidney failure. Early detection and management are important to slow the progression of the disease.
End-stage renal disease
End stage renal disease is the loss of renal function. Kidney failure is a term more common in lay language.
Chronic kidney failure is diagnosed as ESRD when kidney function falls to 5-10% of capacity
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.
The word is "renal." It refers to anything related to the kidneys, such as renal function, renal failure, or renal disease.
The abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury is ARF (Acute Respiratory Failure).
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.