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End stage renal disease(ESRD) Kidney failure: Kidney failure happens when damage results in loss of normal kidney function. It may also be called end stage renal disease (ESRD). There are 2 types of kidney failure—acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure  starts abruptly. It can sometimes be reversed. Chronic kidney failure  progresses slowly over at least 3 months. It can lead to permanent kidney failure. Causes of kidney failure: Conditions that may lead to acute or chronic kidney failure may include: Acute kidney failure: Rhabdomyolysis, kidney damage that can happen from muscle breakdown due to severe dehydration, infection, or other causes Decreased blood flow to the kidneys from blood loss or shock A blockage along the urinary tract https://www.hanxinclinic.com/index.php/2019/10/11/end-stage-renal-diseaseesrd/