End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Learning Center
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End-stage kidney disease is a complete or near complete failure of the kidneys to function to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate electrolytes. Also called End-stage renal disease (ESRD. |
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Symptoms
Unintentional weight loss; Nausea or vomiting; General ill feeling; Fatigue; Headache; Frequent hiccups; Generalized ...
Causes
End-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level that is necessary for day ...
Tests
The patient usually has a long history of chronic kidney failure, which has progressed. The person may have required ...
Treatments
Dialysis or kidney transplantation are the only treatments for ESRD. The physical condition of the person and other f...
Complications
Pericarditis, cardiac tamponade; Congestive heart failure; Hypertension; Platelet dysfunction; Gastrointestinal loss ...
Prevention
Treatment of chronic kidney failure may delay or prevent progression to ESRD. Some cases may not be preventable.
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms indicating end-stage kidney dis...
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