Excretory System

Uremia

Uremia is a dangerous condition that occurs when waste products associated with decreased kidney function build up in your blood. Uremia means urine in the blood and refers to the effects of the waste product accumulation. It affects the entire body.

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Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus is a rare but treatable condition in which your body produces too much urine and isn’t able to properly retain water. Diabetes insipidus can be chronic (life-long) or temporary and mild or severe depending on the cause.

Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Acute Tubular Necrosis

Acute tubular necrosis is a condition that causes the lack of oxygen and blood flow to the kidneys, damaging them. Tube-shaped structures in the kidneys, called tubules, filter out waste products and fluid. These structures are damaged in acute tubular necrosis.

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Renal Tubular Acidosis

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) occurs when the kidneys do not remove acids from the blood into the urine as they should. The acid level in the blood then becomes too high, a condition called acidosis. Some acid in the blood is normal, but too much acid can disturb many bodily functions.