Waste SystemsBy: Stephany Chavez

A disease that affects it:•Kidney disease- is slow, long-term damage

to the kidneys. It can progress over time to kidney failure.

Causes of kidney disease:Some are:•High blood pressure•Lupus•Tylenol and ibuprofen•hardening of the arteries•HIV infection•sickle cell disease•heroin abuse•kidney stones•chronic kidney infections•certain cancers

What are the symptoms?These are some:• need to urinate frequently, especially at nightloss of appetite, nausea and vomiting• itching, easy bruising, and pale skin • headaches, numbness in the feet or hands • disturbed sleep• chest pain• bone pain and fractures• decreased sexual interest anderectile

dysfunction

Does the body try to fix itself?•No, medication is needed such as

antibiotics.

What medications do you need to take?•Erythropoietin•Vitamin D

Is it curable?•Yes, with medications it heals it.