Kidney failure - Better Health Channel.
Kidney disease can sometimes lead to kidney failure. If kidney disease is found early, medications and lifestyle changes can increase the life of your kidneys. However, if the kidneys fail completely, they don't often recover. People with kidney ... [... more]
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Diabetes and kidney failure
Diabetes mellitus is the most common single cause of kidney failure. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation. Around 20 to 30 per cent of people ... [... more]
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Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) means that your blood is pumping at a higher pressure than normal through your arteries. This can contribute to a number of diseases including heart attack, kidney failure or stroke. Hypertension usually ... [... more]
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition, which can be caused by toxic strains of E.coli bacteria. HUS causes acute renal impairment and can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure. Children under five years of age ... [... more]
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Kidneys - medullary cystic kidney disease
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) causes the growth of abnormal blisters of fluid (cysts) in the kidneys. This inherited disease leads to kidney failure. There is no cure. Treatment aims to manage the symptoms. The person needs to drink ... [... more]
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Aboriginal health issues - diabetes
Diabetes affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Kidney failure is a serious complication of diabetes. Risk factors include genetic susceptibility, diet, obesity and poverty. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ... [... more]
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Kidney disease - tests
Kidney diseases can be diagnosed using urine tests, blood tests, imaging studies and biopsy. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Kidney diseases include kidney stones, cancer and inherited disorders such as ... [... more]
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Kidney disease and cardiovascular risks
People with severe kidney disease are more likely to have cardiovascular problems such as angina, heart attack, stroke or heart failure. Diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure (also known as 'end stage renal failure' or ESRF). Early ... [... more]
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Kidney stones - Better Health Channel.
Kidney stones occur when salts in the urine form a solid crystal. These stones can block the flow of urine and cause infection, kidney damage or even kidney failure. Pain (renal colic) is often the first sign. Most kidney stones can be treated ... [... more]
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