Acute Renal Failure
Acute Renal Failure is a condition that develops when the kidneys lose their ability to filter out wastes, excess fluids and salts from the blood stream relatively suddenly. Eliminating these wastes forms the basic core of the kidney’s functioning. When this happens, the bodily fluids and other waste products start to accumulate and may reach alarming levels. As a result of this condition, the body’s electrolyte levels can go away, thus posing a potential life threatening situation for the patient.
Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized symptoms, such as loss of appetite and confusion. It is a serious condition, but it can be treated. With proper treatment, most people can survive an episode without long-term consequences.
How is acute kidney failure diagnosed?
- blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- serum potassium
- serum sodium
- estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
- urinalysis
- creatinine clearance
- serum creatinine
Tips To Manage Acute Renal Failure
- Avoid Painkillers and unverified food supplements
- Blood pressure and diabetes control
- Get General Check up
