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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
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Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.