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2. Cachexia - Wikipedia

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   Cachexia (/ k ə ˈ k ɛ k s i ə / [1]) is a syndrome that happens when people have certain illnesses, causing muscle loss that cannot be fully reversed with improved nutrition. [2] It is most common in diseases like cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, and AIDS.

3. Kidney failure - Wikipedia

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   Kidney failure; Other names: Renal failure, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), stage 5 chronic kidney disease [1] A hemodialysis machine which is used to replace the function of the kidneys: Specialty: Nephrology: Symptoms: Leg swelling, feeling tired, loss of appetite, confusion [2] Complications: Acute: Uremia, high blood potassium, volume ...

4. Woman loses 100 lbs, learns her weight loss qualifies her to ...

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   After losing 100 pounds with WeightWatchers, walking, and eating more vegetables, woman is able to be a kidney donor for her husband in kidney failure. Woman loses 100 lbs, learns her weight loss ...

5. Weight loss - Wikipedia

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   Intentional weight loss is the loss of total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance through slimming. Weight loss is the main treatment for obesity, [1] [2] [3] and there is substantial evidence this can prevent progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes with a 7–10% weight loss and manage cardiometabolic health for diabetic people with a ...

6. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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   Hence, British guidelines append the letter "P" to the stage of chronic kidney disease if protein loss is significant. [63] Stage 1: Slightly diminished function; kidney damage with normal or relatively high GFR (≥90 mL/min/1.73 m 2) and persistent albuminuria. Kidney damage is defined as pathological abnormalities or markers of damage ...

7. Nephrotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Acute kidney failure due to hypovolemia: the loss of vascular fluid into the tissues (edema) produces a decreased blood supply to the kidneys that cause a loss of kidney function. Thus it is a tricky task to get rid of excess fluid in the body while maintaining circulatory euvolemia.