Question 1

what is the likelihood of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) which was given for a skin disorder being the cause of acute renal failure.

Accepted Answer

TMP/SMX: The sulfonamide component of this antibiotic mixture can be the source of severe allergic reactions that can potentially result in acute renal failure.

Question 2

how serious is renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: In short, renal failure is not good.  A general measure of the degree of renal failure is estimated glomerular filtration rate, usually calculated from serum creatinine levels.  An egfr value above 90 is normal, above 60 is not too bad, below 60 has serious implications for health and life span.  If you have any concern about renal failure, see your doctor.

Question 3

what factors affect renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure: High blood pressure and prolonged uncontrolled diabetes and recurrent urine infection are BIG factors escalating renal disease to progress towards failure

Question 4

my grandma had renal failure. am i at risk for it?

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Not likely: Unless she had a familial disease predisposing her to renal failure.If she had polycystic renal disease, diabetes, amyloidosis, sickle cell anaemia etc you could be at risk.How ever if it was the result of an acute illness it is very unlikely.

Question 5

what are the signs of someone who has renal failure be close to die?

Accepted Answer

Oh dear.....: Renal failure is a complicated topic, as the kidneys impact so many aspects of our body's health. I don't know from your question if you are asking about someone else - like maybe a parent, or if you are asking about yourself. Also, is the individual on dialysis? Heart failure is extremely common in people with kidney shutdown. Please talk to the nephrologist involved to get specific answers.

Question 6

can herpes cause renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Have not seen that: I have not seen herpes cause renal failure, but sometimes strange things can happen to an unlucky person with any disease. The medications to treat herpes, such as Acyclovir and valtrex, (valacyclovir) can cause renal failure if a patient already has decreased renal function, is taking large doses of the anti-virals, or is taking other medications (that also affect the kidneys) at the same time.

Question 7

renal failure common with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diabetes is the most common cause of permanent kidney failure in most of the world. 40-50% of patients with diabetes will be affected by this complication. 
Diabetes also increases the risk of acute kidney injury, particularly following x-rays using intravenous contrast.

Question 8

what causes itching in renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Increase urea levels: The kidneys are the cleansing organs through which all the blood flows in and dangerous by products of the body are filtered and removed through the urine. Everything the body needs is returned to the blood from the kidneys. As the kidneys fail, a protein breakdown product called urea builds up, and when high enough builds up in the skin causing itching. Transplant and/or dialysis may follow.

Question 9

can renal failure present with polyurea?

Accepted Answer

Urine Volume: Your question is can someone who is on dialysis have lots of urine still (polyuria).  The clearance of toxins and water functions of the kidney are different.  One can require dialysis because of the lack of toxin clearance, but still clear water and appear to be voiding normally.  Patients on dialysis eventually lose the ability to clear water as well.

Question 10

how does dehydration affect renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Usually worsens it: Dehydration leads to less perfusion or bllod flow to the kidneys and can make kidney failure worse.

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