Acute Kidney Injury Causes And Symptoms — Swanand Kidney Clinic
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is when your kidneys suddenly stop working properly. It can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete kidney failure. Acute kidney injury can cause a rapid decline in kidney function with symptoms of weakness, swelling, or less frequent urination.
Symptoms of AKI include:
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- dehydration
- peeing less than usual
- confusion
- drowsiness
Who’s at risk of acute kidney injury?
You’re more likely to get AKI if:
- you’re aged 65 or over
- you already have a kidney problem, such as chronic kidney disease
- you have a long-term disease, such as heart failure, liver disease or diabetes
- you’re dehydrated or unable to maintain your fluid intake independently
- you have a blockage in your urinary tract (or are at risk of this)
- you have a severe infection or sepsis.
Causes of acute kidney injury:
Most cases of AKI are caused by reduced blood flow to the kidneys, usually in someone who’s already unwell with another health condition.
This reduced blood flow could be caused by:
- low blood volume after bleeding, excessive vomiting or diarrhoea, or severe dehydration
- the heart pumping out less blood than normal as a result of heart failure, liver failure or sepsis
- certain medicines that reduce blood pressure or blood flow to the kidneys, such as ACE inhibitors, certain diuretics or NSAIDs.
AKI can also be caused by a problem with the kidney itself, such as inflammation of the filters in the kidney, the blood vessels, or other structures. For expert care and comprehensive treatment for acute kidney injury treatment in Pune , book your appointment with Swanand Kidney Clinic today.
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