Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Failure is a rapid deterioration of the kidney's ability to cleanse blood from toxic materials, which causes the accumulation of metabolic waste in the blood (e.g.: urea). What causes acute kidney failure? Acute kidney failure may be the result of many factors that causes: Reduced blood flow to the kidneys Blockage of urine flow after leaving the kidney Trauma to the kidneys. What are the symptoms of acute kidney failure? Symptoms found in acute kidney failure: Reduced production of urine (oliguria = decreased urine volume or anuria = completely absent urine) Nocturia (micturition at night) Swelling of the legs, feet or ankles Thorough swelling (due to fluid accumulation) Decreased taste, especially in the hands or feet Mental or mood changes Seizures Hand tremor Nausea and vomiting Symptoms that arise depend on the severity of kidney failure, disease development and the cause. Factors that cause kidney damage usually produce serious sympt
