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Causes

Atherosclerosis or Clogged Arteries

Renal artery disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis or clogged arteries. This happens when plaque, a material consisting of cholesterol and fats, builds up in them.

Muscle Disorder

In younger people, particularly women under the age of 40, the condition is often the result of a muscle disorder in which abnormal tissue grows in the renal artery and narrows it.