What is kidney failure called?
My friend mentioned his father is undergoing treatment for what he called a specific type of 'kidney failure' but the name slipped my mind. Are there different names for kidney failure, depending on its cause or type?
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5 months ago
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In the medical world, it is gently referred to as End-Stage Renal Disease or ESRD, and sometimes acute renal failure when it happens suddenly. Keep your mind peaceful and trust the treatments available.
4 months ago
I was just looking this up for my biology assignment, and doctors mostly call it End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or renal failure. If it's sudden, they call it Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
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7 months ago
It is officially called End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or renal failure! 🩺 Don't worry too much about the scary name, doctors have amazing ways to manage it these days! 😊
7 months ago
I think it is generally called End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney failure. I'm not a medical expert, so I would suggest discussing your specific diagnosis with a doctor to be sure.
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