Tag: genitourinary/renal
- Kidney Problems ()
Kidney (Renal) Failure The kidneys, each just the size of a computer mouse, filter all the blood in the body every 30 minutes. They work hard to remove wastes, toxins, and excess fluid. They also help control blood pressure, stimulate production of red blood cells, keep bones healthy, and regulate blood chemicals that are essential […]
- Hemodialysis ()
Renal Failure Kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, is a medical condition in which the kidneys are functioning at less than 15% of normal levels. Kidney failure is classified as either acute kidney failure, which develops rapidly and may resolve; and chronic kidney failure, which develops slowly and can often be irreversible. Symptoms […]