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A condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Kidney diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Types of

Acute kidney failure
Condition
Acute tubular necrosis
Condition
ESRD
Condition

Symptoms

Bruising
Nausea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Kidney failure
Vasopressors
Diuretic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Kidney failure

Surgery

Dialysis
Hemodialysis catheter placement
Peritoneal dialysis

Other treatments

Intravenous fluids

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Cryoglobulin
Acute hepatitis panel
ANCA screen
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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