What Is Renal Failure?
7. Consequences of Kidney Failure
When the body cannot eliminate waste effectively and efficiently, the fluid has nowhere to go. Instead, it may start to pool in the extremities. If the problem continues, the fluid may accumulate in the lungs, causing breathing issues.
The kidney’s filters may also become permanently damaged if the problem is not treated quickly. Eventually, it may end to kidney failure and require either a transplant or the use of a dialysis machine to pump the waste out of the body.
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