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Kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, which filter the blood and get rid of toxins. Acute kidney failure is the sudden failure of the kidneys. It happens within a few hours or days.
The primary function of our kidneys is to filter the blood, get rid of toxins, and pass urine. Kidneys are located above the pelvic. When the kidneys stop working suddenly, the condition is known as acute kidney failure.
There are many causes of acute kidney failure. These are:
This may be because of multiple reasons such as infections, liver failure, side effects of some medicines, heart failure, low blood pressure, dehydration, serious burns, or rapid blood loss.
There are multiple reasons like prostate, cervical, or bladder cancer, kidney stones, blood clots in the kidney; enlarged prostate, or nerve damage in the kidneys.
The symptoms of acute kidney failure are:
Sharp pain in the lower back region
Less urination than normal
Swelling of ankle, feet, and joints of the body
Drowsiness and tiredness
Difficulty in breathing
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Confusion in decision-making
Chest pain and uneasiness
Seizures and in severe cases, coma
In the United States of America, approximately 1% of the people admitted to hospitals have Acute Kidney Failure at admission.
Between 2-5% of people admitted to hospitals develop Acute Kidney Failure within 30 days in the USA.
Nearly 50% of patients in the ICU develop acute kidney failure.
The mortality rate for acute kidney failure in hospitals is around 40%-50%.
Following are the factors which increase the chances of acute kidney failure:
Diabetes: It increases the chances of you getting acute kidney failure
Prolonged Hospitalization: If you are hospitalized, especially in ICU, for a prolonged period, the chances of acute kidney failure may increase
Age: Older people are more prone to acute kidney failure
Cardiac diseases
Blood pressure: High blood pressure increases the likelihood of acute kidney failure
Chronic liver and kidney ailments
The most common way to determine acute renal failure is through blood tests. Blood tests check for various parameters like the creatinine level in the blood, urea level, and potassium and sodium salt levels in the blood.
The other common test for acute kidney failure is a urine test. The doctor will check for various protein and electrolytes levels in the urine sample and check the urine output per kg per hour.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eating healthy food, drinking lots of water, exercising daily, and refraining from alcohol may prevent acute kidney failure.
By avoiding non-prescribed pain medications, you can reduce the likelihood of acute kidney failure.
Acute kidney failure is also known as Acute Renal Failure.
The prognosis of acute kidney failure depends on the underlying cause of kidney failure. If the acute kidney failure is not because of kidney tissue, the patient's recovery can be quick. However, if the cause of kidney failure is due to the kidney itself, full recovery may take some time. Only highly severe cases of acute kidney failure result in death.
If acute kidney failure is left untreated, it may lead to permanent kidney damage and the build-up of toxins in the body. The patient may need dialysis for the rest of their life.
Many complications may arise due to acute kidney failure. These include chest pain due to the inflammation of the tissues of the chest lining; fluid builds up in the lungs; increased acidity of the blood that may lead to nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; permanent kidney damage which will lead to the patient becoming dependent on dialysis or kidney transplant; chronic muscle pain and weakness because of electrolyte imbalance in the body.
The majority of acute kidney failure cases can be healed by themselves. However, the doctor may prescribe a course of treatment for faster results. The possible treatment course for acute kidney failure is listed below:
In cases of severe kidney damage, the doctor may suggest dialysis to filter the blood of toxins and other treatment courses till the kidneys heal by themselves.
The doctor may suggest a diet plan which includes less potassium and sodium salts till the kidneys heal by themselves.
The doctor may prescribe certain medicines to mitigate the effect of acute kidney failure.
If you are facing any similar signs or symptoms please contact the BLK-Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91-11-30403040
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