end-stage renal disease

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How End-Stage Renal Disease Affects the Entire Body

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs in people with advanced kidney failure when the kidneys are no longer able to perform their necessary function. Also known as end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure, end-stage renal disease occurs when the kidneys no longer meet the body’s needs. Individuals diagnosed with this condition should seek out an end-stage … Read more