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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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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
Pneumothorax. Figure illustrates how puncture of thoracic wall and tearing of pleural membrane allow
Thoracentesis. A needle is inserted between the ribs to withdraw fluid from the pleural sac at the b
Pleural effusion.
Pericardial effusion: A, normal pericardial sac; B, pericardial sac with excess fluid possibly causi
Joint effusion of the hand
Pleural effusion