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Kidney Failure, Chronic

Kidney Failure, Chronic

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Understanding Chronic Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Introduction Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and producing hormones…