Kidney failure is just what it sounds like–loss of kidney function to the point where your kidneys alone can no longer eliminate toxins and keep you alive. For individuals with chronic kidney disease, this is known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidney disease can be measured by the estimated glomerular
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How Nephrologists Help Patients with Renal Failure
Renal failure,which is another term for kidney failure or kidney disease,occurs when the kidneyslose 85% or moreof their normal function. This is measured by the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is how well your kidneys are filtering the blood. Normal GFR ranges from 90 to 120mL/min/1.73 m2, and your kidney doctor has probably shown you
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