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CSP: inability of a kidney to excrete metabolites at normal plasma levels under conditions of normal loading or inability to retain electrolytes under conditions of normal intake.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure.</p><p>If your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work they normally do. The treatment options are <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dialysis.html'>dialysis</a> or a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneytransplantation.html'>kidney transplant</a>. Each treatment has benefits and drawbacks. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and pla
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