Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), formerly acute renal failure, is a sudden episode of kidney damage or failure that happens within a few hours or days. It causes a build-up of waste products in blood and makes it hard for kidneys to keep right balance of fluid.
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What Is It
Causes are diverse: 1. Prerenal (reduced blood flow to kidneys): Dehydration, severe blood loss, heart failure, sepsis. 2. Intrinsic (direct kidney damage): Toxins, drugs (NSAIDs, some antibiotics), infections (glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis), ischemia. 3. Postrenal (urine outflow obstruction): Enlarged prostate, kidney stones, tumors.
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Treatment Benefits
Identify and treat underlying cause of AKI; Support kidney function and prevent further damage; Manage fluid/electrolyte imbalances; Avoid complications; Promote kidney recovery.
What to expect after Surgery
Kidney function recovers (fully or partially); Underlying cause treated; Fluid/electrolyte balance restored. Some patients may progress to chronic kidney disease after AKI. [Your Clinic Name] monitors recovery.
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