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2. Numerous factors can cause kidney disease. Here are the ... - AOL

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   AKI - the other main type of kidney disease - can be caused by dehydration, blood loss, urinary tract obstructions such as kidney stones or blood clots, low blood pressure, or heart disease. It ...

3. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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   The term "non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease" (NDD-CKD) is a designation used to encompass the status of those persons with an established CKD who do not yet require the life-supporting treatments for kidney failure known as kidney replacement therapy (RRT, including maintenance dialysis or kidney transplantation).

4. Assessment of kidney function - Wikipedia

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   For most patients, a GFR over 60 (mL/min)/(1.73 m 2) is adequate. But significant decline of the GFR from a previous test result can be an early indicator of kidney disease requiring medical intervention. The sooner kidney dysfunction is diagnosed and treated the greater odds of preserving remaining nephrons, and preventing the need for dialysis.

5. Kidney failure - Wikipedia

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   However they are able to pass through when the glomeruli are damaged. This does not cause symptoms until extensive kidney damage has occurred, [23] after which symptoms include: Foamy or bubbly urine; Swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, and face; Other symptoms include: Appetite loss, which may include a bad taste in the mouth; Difficulty ...

6. ‘I Almost Died of Kidney Failure at 46—These Are the First ...

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   After a kidney disease battle that included weight loss, a new kidney and a whole lot of self-reflection, Atkinson hopes to raise awareness about the kidney disease signs and lifestyle risk ...

7. Nephritic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis - This is a syndrome of the kidney that is characterized by rapid loss of kidney function (usually >50% decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) within 3 months) [23] with glomerular crescent formation frequently seen on kidney biopsy. Without treatment, it will quickly lead to kidney failure and ...