While drinking more water can help boost kidney function, there is no evidence that suggests that it can prevent the progress of kidney failure. Read more: Can Drinking Water Stop Kidney Failure? Article
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Kidney (Renal) Failure
Kidney failure can occur from an acute event or a chronic condition or disease. Prerenal kidney failure is caused by blood loss, dehydration, or medication. Some of the renal causes of kidney failure include sepsis, medications, rhabdomyolysis, multiple myeloma, and acute glomerulonephritis. Post renal causes of kidney failure include bladder obstruction, prostate problems, tumors, or kidney stones.Treatment options included diet, medications, or dialysis.
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What Level of BUN Indicates Kidney Failure?
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is one of the parameters measured to ascertain kidney function. BUN indicates the urea nitrogen produced in the body during protein breakdown. There is no definite value of BUN that would diagnose kidney failure.
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Kidney Failure
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Can a Person Recover From Kidney Failure?
Recovery from kidney failure varies, depending on whether the condition is chronic or acute. Learn about renal failure treatment options.
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What Can Patients With Kidney Failure Eat?
If you have kidney failure, you need to be even more careful about your diet. Learn about what foods to avoid with kidney disease.
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), or chronic kidney failure, is slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years. CKD is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
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