Kidney inflammation, medically known as nephritis, involves the kidneys' filtering units becoming inflamed, which can impair their ability to remove waste and excess fluids from the blood. This condition can lead to serious complications if untreated, including kidney failure, and is often caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or exposure to certain drugs.

Kidney Inflammation

Medically known as nephritis

Kidneys' filtering units

Impaired ability to remove waste

Impaired ability to remove excess fluids

Blood filtration is a crucial physiological process primarily carried out by the kidneys, where waste products and excess substances are removed from the bloodstream to maintain homeostasis. This process involves the glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion, ensuring that essential nutrients are conserved while toxins and waste are excreted as urine.

Blood Filtration

Serious complications

Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste from the blood effectively, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body. It can be acute or chronic, with symptoms ranging from reduced urine output to swelling and fatigue, requiring treatments like dialysis or transplantation.

Kidney Failure

Infections occur when harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, invade the body, multiply, and cause disease or damage. The body's immune response is crucial in fighting infections, but the effectiveness of this response can vary based on the pathogen and the individual's health status.

Infections

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage. These diseases can affect almost any part of the body and are influenced by genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors.

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