How are the locations of renal pain, findings on urinalysis, and results of other diagnostic tests used to differentiate the causes of kidney disease?

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How are the locations of renal pain, findings on urinalysis, and results of other diagnostic tests used to differentiate the causes of kidney disease?

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Chronic kidney disease:
-Also known as a chronic failure of kidneys.
-It describes gradual and functional loss in kidneys.
-Kidney is an organ that helps in filtering waste and excess fluids present in the blood.
-During an advanced stage of kidney disease, there is a dangerous build-up of wastes, fluid, and electrolytes build-up to occur in our body.

Causes:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Polycystic kidney disease
Glomerulonephritis

Treatments:
Medications
Dialysis
Kidney Transplant
Regenerative medicine(future)

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