What Is Renal Failure?
8. Treatment Options
Once the patient is diagnosed with renal failure, doctors will present options for treating it. The chance of recovery is relative to the underlying cause of the problem and the damage to the kidneys. Thus, treatment of the medical condition that may have prompted renal failure is the primary way doctors help rectify kidney issues.
Even with early intervention, doctors will want to minimize the strain on the kidneys to give them time to heal correctly. Fluids may be increased, as may be the use of diuretics to help expel them. Medication to help rid the body of potassium may also aid in allowing the kidneys time to heal. If the doctor feels too much waste is present in the body, dialysis may be prescribed to pump the fluid out effectively.
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