what are causes of kidney damage?
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Kidneys can become damaged from a physical injury or a disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or other disorders. High blood pressure and diabetes are the two most common causes of kidney failure. Kidney failure does not happen overnight. It is the end result of a gradual loss of kidney function.
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A: Any medication, if taken without consultation with your physician, can cause kidney damage. It is frequently combinations of medication, both prescribed and over the counter that cause kidney damage. Any therapy should be carefully monitored and you should have regular kidney function tests.
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How does diabetes cause kidney disease? High blood glucose, also called blood sugar, can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys. When the blood vessels are damaged, they don't work as well. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can also damage your kidneys.
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Causes of kidney infection A kidney infection usually happens when bacteria, often a type called E. coli, get into the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). The bacteria travel up to your bladder, causing cystitis, and then up into your kidneys.
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Acute kidney failure can occur when: You have a condition that slows blood flow to your kidneys. You experience direct damage to your kidneys. Your kidneys' urine drainage tubes (ureters) become blocked and wastes can't leave your body through your urine.
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Dehydration can also contribute to the formation of kidney stones and urinary tract infections, both of which can lead to kidney damage if not treated quickly. Kidney stones form less easily when you have enough water to prevent stone-forming crystals from sticking together.
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Pyelonephritis does cause some degree of kidney damage especially when it recurs. UTIs that are associated with high fevers in young children may sometimes cause kidney damage if not treated promptly. This damage may lead to poor kidney function and high blood pressure in the future.
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The kidneys are often among the first to be affected. According to the National Kidney Foundation, one of the major causes of acute kidney injury (also called AKI) is sepsis and some studies have found that between 32% and 48% of acute kidney injury cases were caused by sepsis.
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A kidney contusion, often called a kidney bruise, occurs following blunt trauma or direct impact to the lower back. This trauma leads to bleeding inside of the kidney. It may also cause pain, tenderness, and discoloration of the skin. Your back muscles and rib cage protect your kidneys.
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Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of kidney disease. But, other conditions can also lead to kidney disease and kidney failure, including: Polycystic kidney disease: a genetic disease that causes many cysts to grow in the kidneys.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be caused by a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription medication, diphenhydramine (Benadryl, McNeil). We do not usually think of this drug as a major source of renal impairment, but it can cause problems in some predisposed patients, including elderly populations.
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Causes of kidney pain include UTIs, kidney stones, and blunt force trauma to the kidneys. Back pain can affect the entire back, but most people experience pain in the lower back. People can develop back pain from heavy lifting, poor posture, and sitting or standing for too long.
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What if I don't treat kidney infection? Untreated infection can damage the kidneys and lead to long term problems. In rare cases, kidney infections can lead to kidney disease, high blood pressure, or kidney failure. If kidney infection spreads to the bloodstream it can cause a serious problem called sepsis.
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In the United States the two leading causes of kidney failure, also called end stage kidney disease or ESRD, are diabetes (also called Type 2, or adult onset diabetes) and high blood pressure. When these two diseases are controlled by treatment, the associated kidney disease can often be prevented or slowed down.
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Acute kidney injury, which used to be called acute renal failure, is more commonly reversible than chronic kidney failure. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is usually caused by an event that leads to kidney malfunction, such as dehydration, blood loss from major surgery or injury, or the use of medicines.