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Causes of Chronic Kidney Failure
Causes of Chronic Kidney Failure
Chronic kidney failure causes may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Diabetic nephropathy - diabetes can cause permanent changes, leading to kidney damage.
- Hypertension - chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to permanent kidney damage.
- Lupus (SLE) - a chronic inflammatory/autoimmune disease that can injure the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system.
- A prolonged urinary tract obstruction or blockage.
- Alport syndrome - an inherited disorder that causes deafness, progressive kidney damage, and eye defects.
- Nephrotic syndrome - a condition that has several different causes. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by protein in the urine, low protein in the blood, high cholesterol levels, and tissue swelling.
- Polycystic kidney disease - a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys.
- Cystinosis - an inherited disorder whereby the kidneys have excessive excretion or certain amino acids. This leads to severe kidney stones.
- Interstitial nephritis or pyelonephritis - an inflammation to the small internal structures in the kidney.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.