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Kidney anatomy

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Kidney anatomy

The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production.

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Definition Alternative Names Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention References

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·As a Disease/Condition

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

·As a Complication

Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)

Aortic Dissection

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

Medullary Cystic Disease

Membranous Glomerulonephritis

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

·As a Risk Factor

Legionnaires' Disease

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