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Alternate Name(s): Renal failure - acute; Kidney failure; Kidney failure - acute; Renal failure; ARF ...... Acute renal failure is sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes . ("Acute" means sudden, "renal" refers to the kidneys.)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000501.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000501.htm#Definition
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Kidney failure - chronic; Renal failure - chronic; Chronic renal insufficiency; Chronic kidney failure ... Unlike acute renal failure, chronic renal failure slowly gets worse. It most often results from any disease that causes gradual loss of kidney function. It can range from mild dysfunction to severe kidney failure.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000471.htm
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Learn about kidney failure, in which the body has fluid retention, risen blood pressure, toxin build up and lack of red blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, and apetite loss. ... What causes kidney failure?
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www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm
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Renal failure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medica...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renal_failure
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What is kidney failure? ... In kidney failure, these bacteria and salts build up and can have bad effects on the heart, brain, lungs, and other organs. This may even cause serious illness or death. ... Kidney failure can happen quickly (days) or more slowly (months or years). Many illnesses can cause kidneys to fail,
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www.aafp.org/afp/20030615/2539ph.html
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Acute kidney failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of sudden loss of kidney function. ... Acute kidney failure is most common in people who are already hospitalized, particularly people who need intensive care. Acute kidney failure tends to occur after complicated surgery, after a severe injury or...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-failure/DS00280
www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-failure/DS00280
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Chronic kidney failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of gradual loss of kidney function. ... Chronic kidney failure is a gradual loss of your kidneys' filtering ability, usually due to high blood pressure or diabetes. When kidney function is seriously impaired, dangerous levels of fluid and waste...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-failure/DS00682
www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-failure/DS00682
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