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Many people with acute renal failure already are hospitalized for their other medical conditions when kidney failure develops. Other people should call a health care professional whenever the amount of urine they produce either increases or decreases markedly. In people with decreased urine output, swelling of the face and ankles is another danger sign, especially if there is also shortness of breath. For people with chronic renal failure, it is a good idea to check...
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Chronic renal failure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the... Read more »
Acute kidney failure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure - acute; ARF; Kidney injury - acuteTreatmentOnce the cause is found, the goal of treatment is to restore... Read more »
Diet for people with chronic kidney disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - dietRecommendationsAsk for a referral to a registered dietitian for diet information about kidney disease.... Read more »
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic glomerulonephritis is the advanced stage of a group of kidney disorders, resulting in inflammation and gradual, progressive destruction of... Read more »
Kidney Dialysis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dialysis is a procedure that replaces some of the kidney's normal functions and is performed when a person's own kidneys can no longer function... Read more »
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