End-stage renal disease is just what it sounds like. It is when your kidneys no longer work as they should to meet your body’s needs. It occurs when chronic kidney disease–a disease in which there is a gradual loss of kidney function – reaches an advanced state. Dialysis is one of the most common options
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How to Recognize the Signs of Renal Failure
Kidney or renal failure is when one or both of your kidneys completely stop their function – the ability to filter blood. It is a state in which the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) becomes 0, which means there is no remaining kidney function. Renal failure, if left untreated, can be life-threatening. Recognizing the signs
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