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Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a condition characterized by irreversible kidney damage that leads to the loss of kidney function. Your kidneys help remove toxins along with excess fluids and minerals from your blood. When your kidneys don't function properly, toxins can build up and cause complications.
You are considered to have entered kidney failure when your kidneys function at less than 15% of their normal levels. Some cases of kidney failure may be sudden, like from an infection or injury, and may not be preventable.
Most cases of kidney failure are the last stage of chronic kidney…