TYPES OF RENAL FAILURE

RENAL FAILURE

What it is defined by renal failure? It is a syndrome characterized by decline in glomerular filtration rate, accumulation of nitrogenous waste products; disturb water electrolytes and acid base balance.

TYPES OF RENAL FAILURE

Renal failure can be divided into three (3) types which is:

• Acute renal failure
• Chronic renal failure
• End stage renal failure

Now let us go in details to each type of the renal failure…

Acute Renal Failure

-          Sudden loss of kidney function due to high accumulation of waste products from body’s metabolism in blood. This condition occurs when kidneys are unable to get rid of daily toxins in the urine which then can lead to serious complication. Acute renal failure has abrupt onset and is potentially reversible.

Chronic Kidney Disease

-          Gradual development into permanent kidney disease that worsen over a number of years. This condition usually progress slowly over at least three months and can lead to permanent kidney failure. Early detection and treatment of underlying causes of kidney disease can help in preventing the progression of the condition.

End Stage Renal Failure

-          Kidneys permanently fail to work. The kidney may slowly stop working over 10 to 20 years before end stage disease results. There are two treatment available for those with end stage renal failure; undergo dialysis (hemodialysis, CAPD) or having a renal transplant from a donor.