Definition:
Kidney failure is a condition in which the kidneys no longer respond to treatment resulting to the death of the organs. it is a result of different diseases that affect the kidneys.
Diagnosis:
Kidney failure can be diagnosed when a person reaches the advanced stages of an underlying kidney disease.
Treatment:
Kidney failure is first treated by dialysis to release the disease-causing agents that affect the organs; surgical replacement is hence done for severe cases.
Symptoms and Signs:
The symptoms of kidney failure include malfunction of the kidneys, jaundice, and presence of other kidney diseases that have led to the said condition.
Causes:
Kidney failure is caused by kidney diseases such as diabetes mellitus, and kidney inflammation called pyelonephritis.
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