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The kidneys can be affected by a variety of conditions that could damage them. Progressive damage to the kidneys would eventually lead to their failure. Some of the conditions that are well-known to cause kidney failure are:
1. Diabetes mellitus (causes 50% of kidney failures in
2. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
3. Glomerulonephritis (diseases affecting the kidney tissues)
4. Kidney/ureteric stones
5. Medications, such as pain-killers
6. Underlying medical conditions, such as gout or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)