Department of Nephrology (Kidney Care)
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What is Acute Kidney Injury?
Acute kidney failure (AKI), or acute renal failure, is a sudden episode of kidney failure that occurs over a few hours to a few days. AKI causes waste products to build up in the blood and makes it harder for the kidneys to maintain proper fluid balance in the body. It also can affect other organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs. Acute kidney injury is common in hospitalized patients, in intensive care units, and particularly in older adults.
- Nausea
- Seizures
- Chest Pain or Pressure
- Decreases urine
- Swollen legs, ankles and around the eyes
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
AKI can have many different causes and some are: -
- Decreased Blood Flow
- Because of Low blood pressure (hypotension) or shock
- Blood and fluid loss (bleeding or severe diarrhea)
- Heart problems (heart attack, heart failure)
- Organ Failure
- Overdose of medications (painkillers)
- Severe allergy reactions
- Injury
- Burns
- Major surgery
- Direct damage to the kidneys
- Sepsis (life-threatening infection)
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer type)
- Vasulitis (blood vessel inflammation)
- Interstitial Nephritis (allergic reaction from different type of drugs)
- Scleroderma (group of diseases)
- Tublar
- Blockage of the urinary tract
- Prostate, bladder or cervical cancer
- Enlarged prostate
- Problems with a nervous system that create problems for bladder and urination
- Kidney stones
- Blood clots in the urinary tract
- Dialysis to remove toxins from the blood
- Treatments to balance the amount of fluids in the blood
- Medications to control potassium level
- Medications to restore blood calcium levels
- Yes, AKI management is available in Bareilly at Gangasheel Hospital by the team of expert Nephrologist in the city.