End-stage kidney disease
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End-stage kidney disease
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD), also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is the final, most severe stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). At this stage, the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level that is necessary for day-to-day life. The term "end-stage" refers to the point where the patient requires either dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.
Pronunciation
End-stage kidney disease: /ɛndˈsteɪdʒ ˈkɪdni dɪˈziːz/
Etymology
The term "end-stage kidney disease" is derived from the medical terminology. "End-stage" refers to the final phase of a particular condition, while "kidney disease" refers to any condition that affects the kidneys' ability to function properly.
Related Terms
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): A type of kidney disease that develops over time. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms. It is often the result of other health problems, like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Dialysis: A treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine. This helps keep your body in balance when the kidneys can’t perform this function.
- Kidney transplant: A surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a live or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
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