loss of kidney function

• • Loss of kidney function can occur due to multiple causes with most causes leading to damage of the nephron. It often occurs gradually, with minimal signs until kidney function is significantly impaired.
• • Some of the causes include:
  • Heredity – polycystic kidney disease
  • Inflammation of the glomerulus
  • Recurrent kidney infections
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney stones
  • Tumours