A member asked:

How could i get decreased kidney function at such a young age without having diabetes or high blood pressure and no in my family has it. is it common?

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THERE ARE: Inherited and acquired conditions in the young that can cause kidney failure. Most of them are treatable and some are completely reversible. I hope you do well. You have youth on your side!

Answered 3/28/2013

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Answer: What you really need to do:get an appt with a nephrologist, depending on the stage of the renal failure. There 's a treatment available for you.

Answered 9/20/2012

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