Here are common causes of kidney failure:
1. Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the kidneys over time, leading to kidney failure.
2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Chronic high blood pressure can strain the kidneys and cause damage, eventually leading to kidney failure.
3. Glomerulonephritis: This is a group of diseases that damage the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli) and can result in kidney failure.
4. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Inherited disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys, which can eventually lead to kidney failure.
5. Kidney Stones: Repeated or untreated kidney stone formation can cause damage to the kidneys, leading to kidney failure.
6. Infections: Severe or repeated kidney infections can cause damage to kidney tissues, ultimately resulting in kidney failure.
7. Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like lupus and IgA nephropathy can cause inflammation and damage to the kidneys, leading to kidney failure.
8. Urinary Tract Obstruction: Blockages in the urinary tract, such as from enlarged prostate, kidney stones, or tumors, can lead to kidney damage and failure.
9. Medications and Toxins: Certain medications, toxins, and heavy metals can damage kidney tissues and impair kidney function over time.
10. Severe Dehydration: Prolonged dehydration can lead to acute kidney injury, which, if left untreated, may progress to kidney failure.
This information is intended as a patient education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem.
