End-stage renal disease (ESRD)

End-stage renal disease (ESRD)

Total and permanent kidney failure. When the kidneys fail, the body retains fluid. Harmful wastes build up. A person with ESRD needs treatment to replace the work of the failed kidneys.

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Category: Kidney disease
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