Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic renal failure is a life-threatening health condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to effectively filter waste products from the blood. When the kidneys are unable to filter waste, these build up and lead to a range of serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Common symptoms of chronic renal failure include fatigue, increased urination, and poor appetite. If chronic renal failure is left untreated, it can result in heart failure and organ damage. Treatment of chronic renal failure typically involves lifestyle modifications, such as limiting dietary salt, protein, and fats, and taking medications to help reduce the toxicity of waste products in the body. Dialysis or a kidney transplant may also be necessary. With proper treatment and management, chronic renal failure can be slowed or stopped and its effects minimized.