Acute Renal Failure
Acute Renal Failure: Understanding and Management
Acute Renal Failure
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acute Renal Failure?
A sudden decline in kidney function, shown by a rise in serum creatinine levels and either reduced or absent urine output, is what is known as acute renal failure.
What are the warning signs of Acute Renal Failure?
- Swelling in feet, legs, face and around eyes
- Low urine volume
- Loss of consciousness
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Pressure or Pain in chest
- Coma
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Muscle cramps
What are the reasons of Acute Renal Failure?
- Blood flow reduction/Pre renal factors
- Problems in Kidneys / Renal or intrinsic factor
- Blockage in kidney/post renal factors
- Cancer
- Nephrotoxic drugs
What are the complications of Acute Renal Failure?
- Fluid overload results into edema of arms, legs and lungs
- Muscle weakness
- Paralysis
- Infections
- Heart issues
- Nausea, Vomiting
- Breathlessness
- Chronic kidney Failure
- Death
How to prevent Acute Renal Failure?
- Avoid or minimize nephrotoxic drugs.
- Maintain a normal blood pressure.
- Maintain the hydration of the body.
- Regular checkups for heart disease and blood sugar
- Immediate and complete treatment of any obstruction like a stone or swelling in the kidneys
- Following a Healthy Diet
- Regular Exercise
