Insufficienza renale acuta
L'insufficienza renale è l'incapacità dei reni di rimuovere correttamente le tossine e altri residui di scarto del sangue.
La causa associata a questa malattia è il diabete e coaguli di sangue causati da colesterolo, diminuzione del flusso di sangue o necrosi tubulare acuta (cellule di rene danneggiato), tra gli altri. Per quanto riguarda i sintomi, la persona con insufficienza renale tende a passare sangue nelle feci, può battere più facilmente, si noti l'alito cattivo e diminuzione della sensibilità, specialmente nelle mani e piedi. Affaticamento, tremore alle mani e nausea o vomito possono essere anche altri sintomi.
Renal failure: dialysis vs. kidney transplant
Dr Andrew Palmer
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Renal failure is a potentially life-threatening consequence of long-term kidney disease. When the kidneys fail, there are two key treatments to save the patient and keep their blood filtered. Dr Andrew Palmer explains the pros and cons of dialysis and kidney transplants. Mostrare di più
Kidney transplant donors recipients match
Dr David Game
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What conditions can dialysis help to manage and when is it needed?
Dr Andrew Palmer
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What is the prognosis of chronic kidney disease?
Professor Jeremy Levy
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