Chronic kidney disease
Alternate Names : Kidney failure - chronic, Renal failure - chronic, Chronic renal insufficiency, Chronic kidney failure, Chronic renal failure
Pictures & Images
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Kidney anatomy
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The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production.
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Kidney - blood and urine flow
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This is the typical appearance of the blood vessels (vasculature) and urine flow pattern in the kidney. The blood vessels are shown in red and the urine flow pattern in yellow.
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White nail syndrome
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White nail syndrome may also be called leukonychia. Leukonychia can occur with arsenic poisoning, heart disease, renal failure, pneumonia, or hypoalbuminemia.
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