Kidney Disease
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Kidney diseases are disorders that affect the kidneys; the two organs that remove waste products, produce certain hormones, and regulate the level of chemicals in blood.
Kidney Function
A major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. These waste products and excess fluid are removed through urine.
The production of urine involves highly complex steps of excretion and reabsorption. This process is necessary to maintain a stable balance of body chemicals.
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Kidney disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Kidney disease: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Resources - kidney disease Information The following organizations are good resources for information on... Read more »
End-stage kidney disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete failure of the kidneys to function. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes... Read more »
Medullary cystic kidney disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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