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| Unlike acute renal failure with its sudden (but reversible) failure of kidney function, chronic renal failure is slowly progressive. It most often results from some disease that causes gradual destruction of the kidneys and can range from mild dysfunction to severe kidney failure; progression may continue to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Most bodily systems are affected by chronic renal failure. Progression may be so gradual that symptoms do not occur until kidney function is less than one-tenth of normal. Treatment & Prevention Treatment of the underlying disorders may help prevent or delay development of chronic renal failure. Hypertension, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, obstructions of the urinary tract, glomerulonephritis, and other disorders should be treated as appropriate. Blood transfusions or medications such as iron and erythropoietin supplements may be needed to control anemia. There are steps that can be taken, but must be taken early, to reduce the complications and symptoms as much as possible. Untreated, it usually progresses to end-stage renal disease. |
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