Is Kidney Failure Hereditary?
Question: basic question is failure of kidney hereditary ?
Brief Answer:
Hereditary causes can lead to renal failure
Detailed Answer:
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There are hereditary kidney diseases which can lead to kidney failure. Kidney failure in itself is not hereditary. The common kidney conditions that lead to renal failure include cystic kidney disease, alport syndrome, amyloidosis , congenital nephrotic syndrome etc.
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Hereditary causes can lead to renal failure
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
There are hereditary kidney diseases which can lead to kidney failure. Kidney failure in itself is not hereditary. The common kidney conditions that lead to renal failure include cystic kidney disease, alport syndrome, amyloidosis , congenital nephrotic syndrome etc.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar