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What is Renal Failure? 

Renal Failure occurs when the kidneys can no longer effectively clean the blood or perform other essential functions. This is a major health issue that impacts your body. Renal Failure could be a chronic or temporary condition based on the severity.

The kidneys filter out toxins, excess salts, & urea, a waste product created in the protein metabolism process. Additionally, they keep body fluids balanced, control blood pressure and create hormones that keep the bones strong and blood healthy. Whenever the kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up within the body, blood pressure might increase, and the body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This may result in feeling tired or weak, difficulty concentrating or developing a swollen feet or face.

Renal Failure could be acute (severe kidney failure), caused by an injury, chronic dehydration, or perhaps an unexpected serious illness which causes them to stop working. On the other hand, chronic kidney failure happens slowly over several years as problems like diabetes or high blood pressure harm the kidneys steadily.

Stages of Kidney Disease

The progression of kidney disease is typically characterised as happening in 5 stages based on an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of exactly how effectively the kidneys filter waste from the blood:

• Stage 1: Kidney damage with normal or high eGFR (90 or greater). Kidneys are working well but showing some minor damage.
• Stage 2: Mild kidney function loss (eGFR 60-89).
• Stage 3: Moderate renal function loss split into 2 sub-stages : 3A (eGFR 45-60) & 3B (eGFR 30-44).
• Stage 4: Kidney function loss is severe (eGFR 15-29).
• Stage 5: Kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with an eGFR less than 15. At this stage, the kidneys can not perform their work at all and requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.

Understanding these stages helps Ayurvedic doctors & patients manage renal disease to slow its development and protect health as much as possible.

Common Causes of Renal Failure 

Renal Failure, or kidney failure, may happen under several conditions and lifestyle influences. These causes need to be understood since early detection and management may prevent additional kidney damage and keep a healthy body.

Common causes of Renal Failure are:

• Diabetes: High blood sugar due to uncontrolled diabetes permanently damages the kidneys and makes it the leading reason for Renal Failure. Blood sugar should be managed for good kidney health.
• High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure puts more strain on the blood vessels throughout the body, which includes the kidneys. With time, this could cause considerable kidney damage and decreased kidney function.
• Chronic Glomerulonephritis: This is a group of illnesses which cause inflammation and harm the kidneys' filtering units, the glomeruli, and hinder their ability to remove waste.
• Polycystic Kidney Disease: An inherited condition where many cysts develop inside your kidneys. These cysts might hinder normal kidney function and cause Renal Failure.
• Prolonged Obstruction of the Urinary Tract: From kidney stones, an enlarged prostate or some cancers may stop urine from moving freely and result in damage & pressure on the kidneys.
• Recurrent Kidney Infection: Repeated kidney infections may cause scarring, kidney damage and failure.
• Overuse of Medications: Some medicines, which includes nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may harm kidneys when used frequently. 
• Autoimmune Diseases: Certain diseases including lupus and Goodpasture's syndrome may trigger the immune system to attack own body tissues like the kidneys and damage kidney function.
• Severe Dehydration: Not consuming sufficient fluids may cause dehydration and may put extreme strain on the kidneys if it is repeated often.
• Toxic Exposure: Exposure to certain chemical substances (lead, mercury, and various other substances) could lead to kidney damage.

Knowing these causes and how they impact kidney health might help individuals take preventative actions to safeguard their kidneys & manage chronic kidney disease.