Question 1

kidney failure symptoms?

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None, if it is mild: Kidney failure can be acute(sudden in onset...In a matte rof days) or chrionic...Years in the making.
Most people will feel unwell with low energy, fatigue have nausea or vomiting and lethargic or excessive sleepiness. It is easy to find out by doing a blood test. Just get creatinine and BUN tests through your doctor.

Question 2

is kidney failure permanent?

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Not always: Chronic kidney failure is generally irreversible whereas acute renal failure can sometimes be adequately treated and reversed, e.g., hemolytic-uremic syndrome.

Question 3

can you die of kidney failure?

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Yes: Untreated renal failure results in the build up of toxic chemicals in the blood which have a multitude of negative effects on all organ systems.  Fortunately some forms of renal failure can be treated and when untreatable, dialysis can result in significant benefits.

Question 4

what the sing
of kidney failure?

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Often no early signs: The kidneys function is to excrete excess water, keep electrolytes like sodium and potassium in balance, stimulate red blood cell growth, and remove toxic byproducts from the body.  Urine output may be increased or decreased, in which case there is often swelling of legs, and may cause some breathing issues.  Lack of removal of wastes, causes nausea.  See Kidney Failure: Signs, Symptoms, Causes &amp; Stages - MedicineNet
www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm

Question 5

how to know if i have kidney failure?

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See a doctor: Hi LuYork1. "Kidney failure" can represent 1 of 2 conditions. Either immediate damage (acute kidney injury) or long term damage (chronic kidney disease). Both conditions may have associated symptoms, but often times patients do no experience symptoms at all. The only way to diagnose and manage suspected kidney diseases are with blood and urine tests, with the guidance of a physician.

Question 6

how is kidney failure usually treated?

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Dialysis or transpla: If you mean complete shutdown of the kidney, then it would mean dialysis either through blood ie hemodialysis or through the stomach called peritoneal dialysis. If the loss of kidney function was gradual, your doctor could send you to get listed for a kidney transplant if your function is less than 20% or you could have a relative or friend donate a kidney.

Question 7

does kidney failure happen to only adults?

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No: No...Children can suffer from renal failure as well.

Question 8

can you have beets if you are in kidney failure?

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Yes and no: In renal failure, you need to limit proteins, phosphorus , potassium  and sodium. Since your kidneys are unable to clear these nutrients, you can have them but must limit the amounts. It is best to work with your nephrologist or a nutritionalist/dietician who can  identify the foods that are high in these nutrients and they will be able to give you ideas of "how much" you can have.

Question 9

might someone have kidney failure and not know it?

Accepted Answer

Early yes, late, no: Early stages of kidney failure may go undetected unless a md is running certain lab values. Late stage kidney failure will generally have notable symptoms.

Question 10

are kidney failure and diabetes inheritable?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Kidney failure may run in families but may not depending on the kind. Also, diabetes type 2 runs in families but some members get spared. Type 1 is much less inheritable however. The process of inheritance in diabetes is not completely understood and cannot be predicted with precision.

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