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Chronic kidney failure usually leads to EndStage Renal Disease (ESRD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the functions of the kidneys?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removal of waste products that accumulate in the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulates BP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains optimum bone health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulates Acid base balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stimulate Red blood cell production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the symptoms \/ signs of kidney failure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No symptoms till late stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexplained tiredness \/ anemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathing difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea \/ Vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of consciousness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low urine production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reddish \/ frothy urine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is at risk for developing kidney failure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overweight \/ obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-Term Use of Certain Medications like painkillers \/ antibiotics \/ anti acidity drugs Older age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of kidney disease Kidney stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent urinary infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking \/ Tobacco use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent kidney failure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exercise Regularly Maintain a Healthy Weight Avoid smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit alcohol consumption Eat a Healthy Diet Reduce Salt Intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink plenty of water and fluids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep Diabetes and hypertension under good control Avoid excessive use of over-the-counter painkillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular health checkups to pick up kidney problems in asymptomatic persons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Treatment options for patients with kidney failure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hemodialysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peritoneal dialysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney transplantation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Arun K G<\/strong><br>MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Nephrology)<br>Consultant &#8211; Nephrologist &amp; Renal Transplant Physician<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kidney failure is where the kidneys are not able to remove toxic wastes and excess water. 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