Kidney failure (renal failure with uraemia, or azotaemia)
The function of the kidneys is, among other things, to get rid of the waste products that result from the body's metabolism. Dr Chris Dudley, consultant renal physician and Dr Dan Rutherford, GP One of the major by-products of the metabolism of ... [... more]
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Chronic renal failure
There are many possible reasons why our kidneys fail, and the risk increases with age. Diabetes (30 per cent of patients with diabetes develop kidney failure) Because the kidneys can manage with only a small proportion of their functional ... [... more]
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Alport syndrome
Those affected by Alport syndrome develop progressive loss of renal (kidney) function, and sometimes progressive deafness and abnormalities of the eye. Alport syndrome is the second most common inherited cause of kidney failure. There are many ... [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease
In PKD, fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys. It's one of the most common inherited disorders and the fourth commonest cause of kidney failure. There are two types of inherited PKD. The more common type is autosomal dominant PKD, which ... [... more]
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Integra Protect âEUR" Renal - 6x 100g Turkey
 Cats with limited renal functionality and/or kidney failure require a special diet with a reduced content of protein and phosphorus (low phosphorus). These cats typically are not able to fully digest high levels of phosphorus. Difficulty with eliminating [... more]
£3.79
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Integra Protect - Renal - 1.75kg
Cats with limited renal functionality and/or kidney failure require a special diet with a reduced content of protein and phosphorus (low phosphorus). It is likely that cats suffering from this will experience a reduced capacity for excretion (u.a from [... more]
£10.99
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Diabetic kidney disease
Long-standing diabetes causes changes in small blood vessels that can lead to damage of the kidneys. This damage can result in severe kidney failure. Subtle damage to the kidneys can start within a year or so of Type 1 diabetes, and can be ... [... more]
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Kidney transplant - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Urology;Kidney transplant;Kidney failure;Medication and complementary therapy Information on Kidney transplant from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources [... more]
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