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Home / Health Conditions / Kidney Disease / Beware! Failing Kidneys Aren’t The Only Thing That Cause Kidney Disease

Beware! Failing Kidneys Aren’t The Only Thing That Cause Kidney Disease

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Your kidneys are extremely important, so it’s crucial that you learn as much information on them as you can. Your body is yours to live with and take care of, so knowing how it operates helps you stay on track to living a healthy life. With your kidneys, think of them as a filter. Your kidneys filter all the toxins that come or form in your body and remove the toxins through urination or bowel movements. As important as your kidneys are, they, just like any other part of your body, can be subjected to failure and disease if you aren’t being mindful of how you’re treating them. Yes, some things are inevitable when it comes to sickness and disease but you can also contribute to your body experiencing sickness as well. Let’s learn more. 

Do You Know About Kidney Disease?

You’ve probably heard of this medical condition before, but what do you really know about kidney disease? Do you know what it is? Chronic kidney disease, also known as kidney failure is when your kidney(s) no longer functions properly. What this means is that the kidney(s) no longer filter waste and extra fluid from your blood.

Your body now has excess waste and fluid in the bloodstream. Kidney failure can lead to complications all over your body. It can lead to weak bones and an increased risk of fractures, anemia, hyperkalemia (extreme increase in potassium in your blood), decrease in sex drive, damage to your nervous system, and more. 

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Did You Know That There Are Other Causes For Kidney Disease?

Since kidney disease or kidney failure means that your kidneys are at the point where they no longer function properly, it’s safe to say that something could have possibly caused this right? Well, that is correct.

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Unfortunately, kidney failure can be caused by many things. You can inherit kidney disease or develop polycystic kidney disease and it causes your kidneys to fail. Having recurrent kidney infections can also cause kidney disease.

Besides having problems specifically with your kidneys, there are other things that can cause your kidneys to fail.

In fact, most of the time your kidneys fail due to other medical conditions. When your body is fighting an illness or disease already, it makes it more susceptible to failure in other parts of the body. This is what usually happens with your kidneys. 

Other Medical Conditions That Cause Kidney Failure

There are many medical conditions that can cause damage to your kidneys or worsen them over time, one example is high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it can change and damage the blood vessels in your kidneys.

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