Definition:- Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
Symptoms:- Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, confusion, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
Causes:- Diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, and kidney damage from medications or toxins can all lead to kidney failure.
Types:- There are two main types of kidney failure:- acute kidney failure, which develops suddenly, and chronic kidney failure, which develops gradually over time.
Diagnosis:- Diagnosis is typically made through blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies, such as ultrasound or CT scans.
Treatment:- Treatment options include dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative management, which focuses on managing symptoms and slowing disease progression.
Dialysis:- Dialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so.
Kidney Transplantation:- Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into the body to replace the failed kidney.
Complications:- Kidney failure can lead to complications, such as anemia, bone disease, and cardiovascular disease, if left untreated or poorly managed.
Prevention:- Preventing kidney failure involves managing underlying conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and avoiding medications and toxins that can damage the kidneys.