Renal Failure: Latest Findings

Renal failure refers to the medical condition in which the kidneys are no longer able to function. It is also called end-stage kidney disease. It can be classified into two types, namely, acute kidney failure and chronic kidney failure. Some of its common symptoms include vomiting, nocturia, more frequent urination or less frequent urination, difficulty in urination, blood in the urine, muscle cramps and foamy or bubbly urine. Acute kidney injury is usually caused by injuries, accidents, and drug overdoses. Some of the common causes of chronic kidney disease include high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus and polycystic kidney disease. Assessment of glomerular filtration rate is helpful in diagnosing renal failure. This book provides significant information about renal failure to help develop a good understanding of its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. For all those who are interested in renal failure, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

• | Author: Hugh Colley
• | Publisher: Hayle Medical
• | Publication Date: Jun 27, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 214 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1632418118
• | ISBN-13: 9781632418111