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Kidney Failure | End Stage Of Renal Disease | AINU

Kidney failure Kidney failure is the end stage of renal disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease . Kidney failure is the stage where your kidneys stop working for survival you need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidney damage is caused due to other health problems that damage kidneys slowly over time. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of ESRD (end-stage renal disease). Other problems that cause kidney failure are Genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease , Nephrotic syndrome and Urinary tract problems . In some cases, kidney stops working suddenly this is called acute kidney injury . Some of the common causes of acute kidney failure are infected, illegal drug usage and obstruction in the urinary tract . This type of kidney failure is not permanent your kidneys can get into normal by simple treatment . Having one of the health problems that can lead to kidney failure does not mean that you will definitely have kidney failure . Liv...

Kidney Stones | Risk factors | Symptoms | AINU

KIDNEY STONES Kidneys stones are the hard deposits of different minerals generally made up of calcium & uric acid. As the name implies, they generally form in the kidney ( Nephrolithiasis)  or bladder ( Urolithiasis)  or ureter ( Ureterolithiasis ) or anywhere in the urinary tract.  The stones are formed when some minerals such as calcium oxalate start accumulating in the kidneys instead of excreting through the urine. The stones are dynamic in nature and keep on adding up their size. If the stones are left unidentified or untreated, they will obstruct the flow of urine in the kidneys or urinary tract that can lead to kidney damage or kidney failure . That’s why it is very important to treat the stones before they get enlarged and a patient may require surgery eventually. So, if you have stones then you should immediately take steps for getting rid of them.  Risk Factors: Family or personal history: If someone in your family has kidney stones , ...