Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Acute Kidney Injury refers to a sudden decline in kidney function
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Acute Kidney Injury refers to a sudden decline in kidney function.
Overview
Acute Kidney Injury refers to a sudden decline in kidney function that develops over hours or days. It can occur when the kidneys receive insufficient blood supply, experience direct injury, or are affected by certain medications or illnesses..AKI requires timely medical assessment because early treatment of the underlying cause may help improve kidney function.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Reduced urine output.
Swelling in the legs or feet.
Nausea or vomiting.
Unusual tiredness or weakness.
Breathlessness due to fluid accumulation.
Confusion in severe cases.
Reduced urine output.
Swelling in the legs or feet.
Nausea or vomiting.
Unusual tiredness or weakness.
Breathlessness due to fluid accumulation.
Confusion in severe cases.
Causes & Risk Factors
Severe dehydration
Serious infections
low blood pressure
Urinary tract obstruction
Drug-related kidney injury.
Major surgery
Diagnosis & Management
Diagnosis generally involves.
- blood tests
- Urine examination
- assessment of fluid balance
- sometimes ultrasound imaging.
- Treatment focuses on identifying and addressing the cause, managing fluid and electrolyte disturbances, reviewing medications, and providing dialysis when medically necessary.
Diagnosis & Management
Diagnosis generally involves.
- blood tests
- Urine examination
- assessment of fluid balance
- sometimes ultrasound imaging.
- Treatment focuses on identifying and addressing the cause, managing fluid and electrolyte disturbances, reviewing medications, and providing dialysis when medically necessary.
Causes & Risk Factors
Severe dehydration
Serious infections
low blood pressure
Urinary tract obstruction
Drug-related kidney injury.
Major surgery
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