RENAL FAILURE
Published on Nov 19, 2015
No Description
MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
RENAL FAILURE
Photo by winnifredxoxo
WHAT IS RENAL FAILURE??
THE KIDNEYS FAIL TO ADEQUATELY FILTER WASTE PRODUCTS FROM THE BLOOD.
WHAT AFFECTS KIDNEY FUNCTION?
- Polycystic kidney: Causes kidney to become enlarged.
- Hypertension: Damages blood vessels and filters in the kidney
- Type 2 Diabetes: High glucose levels damage the filtering units
- Direct damage to kidney
- Blocked ureters: Waste is not able to leave the body.
Renal failure occurs due to damage to the functions of the kidneys that lead to failure of the normal filtration process. This could be sudden or rapid in onset in case of acute renal injury or damage or acute renal failure.
Renal failure may also occur due to long term damage to the kidney functions leading to chronic renal failure.
Renal failure may also occur due to long term damage to the kidney functions leading to chronic renal failure.
Photo by Kaptain Kobold
Polycystic Kidney
BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS!!
- Decreased urine output
- Edema (fluid retention)
- Drowsiness & Nausea
- Shortness of breath & Fatigue
- Confusion
SYMPTOMS!!
- Chest pain or Pressure
- Seizures
- Coma (in severe cases)
Untitled Slide
TESTS & DIAGNOSIS
- Urine Output Measurement
- Urinalisys
- Blood Tests
- Imaging Tests
- Kidney Biopsy
TREATMENT :)
- Treatment to prevent complications such as:
- Balance amount of fluid in blood
- Medication to control potassium & restore calcium levels,
- Dialysis to remove toxins from blood
- Kidney transplant
Photo by magnaram
