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What kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce the kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure?
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What if the failure of the body to function normally called?
Disease
What is the medical term meaning Failure of the body to function normally?
The failure of the body to function normally is known as a state of disease. Anytime the body is not at ease, it is in the disease state.
What is a condition called in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function?
Chronic kidney (renal) failure.
Polycystic kidney disease is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait that is caused by a defective gene leading to the formation of expanded portions of the kidney tubules cysts and progressive re?
Polycystic kidney disease is caused by a genetic mutation that leads to the formation of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning an affected parent has a 50% chance of passing the gene onto their child. The cysts can grow over time and interfere with kidney function, potentially leading to kidney failure. Early detection and management are important to slow the progression of the disease.
What is the medical term meaning late-stage renal failure in which there are irreversible loss of function in both kidneys?
End-stage renal disease
What is the medical term meaning progressive loss of renal function?
End stage renal disease is the loss of renal function. Kidney failure is a term more common in lay language.
When is End-stage renal disease diagnosed?
Chronic kidney failure is diagnosed as ESRD when kidney function falls to 5-10% of capacity
Does people with renal failure have use of their pancreas?
Yes. Renal Failure causes people to lose function of their kidneys, the pancreas, however, is fine. Unless of course they have some other pancreatic disease or condition.
Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
Which word means having to do with the kidneys?
The word is "renal." It refers to anything related to the kidneys, such as renal function, renal failure, or renal disease.
How long does dementia disease last before death?
It varies. Dementia doesn't cause death. It is the gradual loss of mental function. Death is caused by disease or failure of vital organs.
Which is the abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury?
The abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury is ARF (Acute Respiratory Failure).
