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What is the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease?
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Multiple reasons: Genetics Congenital disorders with altered kidney size, shape, function Medications auto immune disorders Diabetes These are common causes of alterations in kidney function that work by either harming the structure, blood flow or function of the kidney
Answered 5/11/2016
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