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Can kidney diseases be treated?

Yes. A number of kidney diseases can be successfully treated in the early stages. Kidney diseases can attack anyone at any age. Your physician will order tests to determine what is causing the symptoms and what treatment is necessary. Some kidneys conditions can be cured. In other cases, treatment can relieve pain, slow the disease process and prolong life.

How does high blood pressure damage the kidneys?

Uncontrolled prolonged high blood pressure can cause the blood vessels of the kidney to become thickened and rigid; this reduces the blood supply to the kidneys and hence they can fail in their function