What causes kidney failure?

Learn about what causes kidney failure (end stage renal disease) as well as the effects, symptoms, stages, and various treatment options for failing kidneys. read more

It can lead to kidney damage if it happens several times. Inflammation in the tiny filters (glomeruli) within your kidneys. This can happen after a strep infection. Polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition where fluid-filled sacs form in your kidneys; Defects present at birth can block the urinary tract or affect the kidneys. read more

Your body becomes overloaded with toxins which can lead to kidney failure and be life-threatening. read more

Renal causes of kidney failure (damage directly to the kidney itself) include: Sepsis: The body's immune system is overwhelmed from infection and causes inflammation and shutdown of the kidneys. This usually does not occur with simple urinary tract infections. read more