COMMON HABITS ,LIFESTYLE AND OCCURENCE THAT CAUSES KIDNEY FAILURE

   The kidneys are vital organs of the human body whose function is to help maintain overall health including filtering waste product and excess fluid from the body. The function of the kidney is closely connected to other vital organs like the heart and lungs. If the kidney begins to have problem and it is left untreated, the other  organs like the heart especially will start having problems as well.
Humans needs less than one kidney to function normally. Hence kidney failure may not cause symptoms in the early stage.
    Some common causes of kidney failure are:
1. Illicit drug use like heroine, marijuana ,cocaine etc.
2. Untreated infections especially urinary tract infections
3.  Overuse of over the counter pain killers like Tylenol, paracetamol, ibuprofen, Panadol etc.
4. Dehydration and starvation
5. Uncontrolled hypertension
6. Uncontrolled diabetes
7. Certain auto immune diseases
8. Excessive bleeding or blood loss
9.Cancer
10. Exposure to chemicals through the skin, mouth, other opening in the body.
11. Pee holding
12. Kidney stones
13. Use of fake drugs
14. Misuse of prescription drugs or overdose.



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