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What happens if the kidneys stop functioning?
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Anemia......: Kidney failure causes a host of problems, including anemia. High/low blood pressure, dizziness, vomiting, fluid buildup in lungs & extremities.
Answered 4/30/2015
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Dialysis or death: Once the kidneys stop functioning, the toxins they filter will build up. Since you are not cleaning your blood, the toxins will eventually cause problems including coma and death. Dialysis can be done to substitute for kidney function. If no dialysis, your life span is limited and it varies for everyone.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See below: You have retention of salt, water , and waste and many other electrolytes.This is called uremia and leads to death.
Answered 11/10/2012
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