Acute Kidney Injury(AKI; Acute Kidney Failure; Acute Renal Failure; Acute Renal Insufficiency)
by
Madeline Vann, MPH DefinitionAcute kidney injury (AKI) is the sudden loss of kidney function. Kidneys clean waste products from the blood and maintain fluid levels in the body. Problems can happen:
CausesAKI has many causes:
Risk FactorsAKI is most common in older adults. Your chances are also higher if you have:
SymptomsMost people do not have symptoms. In those that have them, AKI may cause:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. You may also have:
TreatmentCare depends on the cause of AKI and how serious it is. Care may involve:
PreventionMost AKI can not be prevented. RESOURCES:National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https//www.niddk.nih.gov National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca The Kidney Foundation of Canada https://www.kidney.ca References:
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Adrienne Carmack, MD Last Updated: 9/13/2019 |
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