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Acute Kidney Injury
 
WHAT IS ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY?
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function that occurs over hours to days.
After acute kidney injury, kidney function usually improves, but in some cases patients may not fully recover. These patients may go on to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Acute kidney injury can occur from a lower blood flow to the kidneys, direct damage to the kidneys, or blockage of urine coming out of the kidneys.
Common Causes
  • Serious infections (known as sepsis)
  • Blockage of urine (kidney stones)
  • Pain Killers such as NSAIDS or herbal supplements
  • Dehydration such as from vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding
WHO IS AT RISK FOR AKI?
  • People with diabetes
  • People with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • People undergoing cardiac bypass surgery
  • People with heart failure
  • People with liver disease
  • The elderly
HOW IS AKI DETECTED?
Rise in blood levels of the protein creatinine.
The amount of urine made also is used to detect problems with kidney function. Little or no urine suggests damage to the kidney.
HOW DOES AKI AFFECT YOUR BODY?
Damage to the kidneys results in the buildup of waste products and fluid in the body because the kidneys cannot effectively remove them.
WHAT CARE DO YOU NEED?
The treatments for AKI depend on how severe it is and the reason that caused the injury.
The most common treatment is to try to remove or limit what is causing injury to the kidneys.
If AKI is severe, dialysis may be needed short term to remove waste and fluid from the body. Sometimes, dialysis may be needed long term.
However, some people may develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) problems later in life. Continue to talk to our team about your current kidney health.
 
 
 
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