Alternate term for kidney failure.
Inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and function in the maintenance of electrolyte balance. Acute renal failure, characterized by inability to produce urine and an accumulation of wastes, is often associated with trauma, bums, acute infection, or obstruction of the urinary tract; its treatment depends on the cause and often includes antibiotics and reduced fluid intake. Chronic kidney failure, which may occur as a result of many systemic disorders, causes fatigue and sluggishness, diminished urine output, anemia, and often complications of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Its treatment depends on the cause, often involving the use of diuretics, restricted protein intake, and, if the renal failure cannot be otherwise treated, hemodialysis.
Malfunctioning kidneys such that they are unable to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes; may be characterized as acute or chronic.
Inability of the kidneys to function adequately. It may be partial, temporary, chronic, acute, or complete.
A medical condition marked by the kidney’s incapacity to effectively remove waste materials from the bloodstream is referred to as renal dysfunction. This condition can manifest in two forms: acute, which occurs suddenly and is typically reversible, or chronic, which develops gradually over time due to irreversible damage.