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kidney anatomy, kidney, blood, urine flow, white nail syndrome, kidney failure, chronic, renal failure, chronic, chronic renal insufficiency, crf, chronic kidney failure, chronic renal failure, gradual, progressive loss, the ability, the kidneys to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, conserve electrolytes, unlike acute renal failure, its sudden, reversible failure of kidney function, chronic renal failure slowly gets worse, most often results from any disease that causes, gradual loss of kidney function, range from mild dysfunction to severe kidney failure progression, continue to end-stage renal disease, esrd, chronic renal failure, occurs over a number of years, the internal structures, the kidney, slowly damaged, early stages, no symptoms, in fact, progression so gradual that symptoms, not occur, kidney function is less than one-tenth of normal, chronic renal failure, esrd affect more than 2 out of 1,000 people, diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, the two most common causes, account, approximately two-thirds, the cases of chronic renal failure, esrd, major causes, glomerulonephritis of any type, the most common causes, polycystic kidney disease, alport syndrome, reflux nephropathy, obstructive uropathy, kidney stones, infection, analgesic nephropathy, chronic renal failure results, in the accumulation of fluid, waste products, causing azotemia, uremia, azotemia, buildup of nitrogen waste products, in the blood, uremia, state of ill health resulting from renal failure most body systems, chronic renal failure, fluid retention, uremia, cause many complications, initial symptoms, unintentional weight loss, nausea, vomiting, general ill feeling, fatigue, headache, frequent hiccups, generalized itching, pruritus, later symptoms, decreased urine output, need to urinate at night, easy bruising, bleeding, have blood, in the vomit, in stools, decreased alertness, drowsiness, somnolence lethargy, confusion delirium, coma, muscle twitching, cramps, seizures, uremic frost, deposits of white crystals in, on the skin, decreased sensation, in the hands, feet, areas, additional symptoms that associated, excessive nighttime urination, excessive thirst, abnormally dark, light skin, paleness, nail abnormalities, breath odor, high blood pressure, loss of appetite, agitation, mild to severe high blood pressure, a neurologic examination, polyneuropathy, abnormal heart, lung sounds heard, a stethoscope, a urinalysis, protein, abnormalities, an abnormal urinalysis, occur 6 months to 10, symptoms appear, creatinine levels progressively increase, bun is progressively increased, creatinine clearance progressively decreases, potassium test, elevated levels, arterial blood gas, blood chemistry analysis, metabolic acidosis, changes that indicate chronic renal failure, kidneys smaller than normal, renal, abdominal x-ray, abdominal ct scan, abdominal mri, abdominal ultrasound, tests, urinary casts, renal scan, pth, serum magnesium, test, erythropoietin, treatment focuses on controlling the symptoms, minimizing complications, slowing the progression, associated diseases that cause, result from chronic kidney failure must be, controlled, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, obstructions, the urinary tract, glomerulonephritis, disorders, blood transfusions, medications iron, erythropoietin supplements needed to control anemia, fluid intake restricted, to an amount equal, volume of urine produced, dietary protein restriction, slow the build-up of wastes, in the bloodstream, control associated symptoms nausea, vomiting, salt, potassium, phosphorus, electrolytes restricted, dialysis, kidney transplant required eventually, stress of illness, helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences, kidney disease, support group, no cure, chronic renal failure, untreated, progresses to end-stage renal disease, lifelong treatment, control the symptoms of chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, congestive heart failure, hypertension, platelet dysfunction, loss of blood, gastrointestinal tract, ulcers, hemorrhage, anemia, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, liver failure, decreased functioning of white blood cells, decreased immune response, increased incidence of infection, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, encephalopathy, nerve damage, dementia, weakening, the bones, fractures, joint disorders, changes in glucose metabolism, electrolyte abnormalities, hyperkalemia, decreased libido, impotence, miscarriage, menstrual irregularities, infertility, skin dryness, itching /scratching, resultant skin infection, nausea, vomiting persists, more than 2 weeks, decreased urine output or other symptoms of chronic renal failure occur, the underlying disorders, prevent, delay development of chronic renal failure, diabetics should control blood sugar, blood pressure closely, should refrain from smoking.