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    Kidney Failure
    • Overview of Kidney Failure
    • Acute Kidney Injury
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
        • Physical examination
        • Blood tests
        • Urine tests
        • Imaging
      • Treatment
        • Dietary measures
        • Medications
        • Dialysis
        • Treament of acute kidney injury caused by obstruction
      • Prognosis
    • COVID-19 and Acute Kidney Injury
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
        • Restricting protein
        • Controlling acidosis
        • Lowering triglyceride levels
        • Restricting sodium and potassium
        • Controlling phosphorus levels
        • Treating complications
        • Treating advanced chronic kidney disease
      • Prognosis
      • More Information
    • Rhabdomyolysis
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
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