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Renal Failure Treatment in India

What Is Renal Failure?

An injury of the kidney that causes the kidneys to stop working unexpectedly and suddenly is known as renal failure. The failure of the kidney results in accumulation of waste material (electrolytes) and this accumulation can also cause some harmful effects on the body. The symptoms of renal failure indicate the presence of a kidney related problem. Usually the older people faces the problem of renal failure who have a history of heart failure, obesity, history of diabetes, accelerated blood pressure and kidney or liver conditions. When the kidneys permanently fail to work then it is considered as the last stage of renal disease.

Causes of Acute Renal Failure

Some of the causes of acute renal failure include -
A sudden blockage that obstructs the flow of the urine out of the kidneys: There could be sudden blockage due to kidney stones, an enlarged prostate gland, a tumor or by an injury.
A serious and sudden drop in the flow of the blood to the kidneys: Any injury, heavy blood loss or bad infection known as sepsis may decrease the flow of the blood to the kidneys.
Damage from certain infections, medicines or poisons: It has been seen that many people don't face any problem from taking medicines. But some people who are suffering from serious health problems can face kidney problem from medicines such as certain types of pain medicines, dyes used in few x-ray tests, antibiotics and also some blood pressure medicines.

Symptoms of Acute Renal Failure

Swelling in feet and legs
Pain in the back under the rib cage and is this pain is known as flank pain
Vomiting and nausea
Little or no urine while urinating
Anxious, sleepy, restless and confused feeling
Not feeling like eating