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Chronic kidney disease
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Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two main causes of chronic kidney disease. Changes in how much you urinate, fatigue, sleep problems and nausea are all signs of loss of kidney function. Treatment involves medication, treating underlying health issues, and lifestyle changes.
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kidney, creatinine, renal, blood sugar, infection, polycystic, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, anemia, urea, creatinine , dialysis, transplant, nephrologist, urinalysis, electrolyte, edema, diuretic
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Rated on: 6/14/2017 4:44:36 PM
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