Acute renal failure, also called acute kidney failure, happens when the patient's kidney loses its ability to filter waste. Waste starts accumulating in the kidneys which disturbs the chemical makeup of the patient's blood. The condition requires intensive care and treatment.
Causes of acute renal failure are:
Infection
Liver failure
Bladder cancer
Enlarged prostate
Blood clot
Dehydration
Diagnosis
Doctor may conduct the following test to confirm acute renal failure:
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Kidney tissue test
Blood test
Urine test
Urine output
Treatments
Medications
To control blood potassium: The specialist may prescribe calcium, sodium polystyrene sulfonate and glucose to prevent the build-up of potassium in the patient blood. High level of potassium in the blood can cause muscle weakness and arrhythmias.
To Restore Blood Calcium: The specialist may prescribe calcium medication to increase the calcium level in the patient's blood.
Dialysis
The specialist removes the excess fluids
Prevention
Prevention methods of acute renal failure include:
Adequate hydration
Minimizing nephrotoxin pressure
Controlled blood sugar level
Maintenance of mean arterial pressure
