What Is Kidney Failure?
6. Who’s At Risk
Kidney failure can happen in pretty much anybody, and anybody can get injured or fall sick with a disease that causes the condition. However, some people are more likely to develop the condition than others. This includes elderly people, and people with diabetes.
People with heart failure and kidney disease are also in a higher risk group. Some cancers can cause kidney failure, as can the treatment of some cancers. Peripheral artery disease is another potential factor, and a high blood pressure can also cause kidney failure. People that use certain drugs are also at a higher risk, as are people who drink alcohol regularly.
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