What causes acute kidney injury?
I heard about a friend's relative who suddenly had 'acute kidney injury' and ended up in the hospital. I didn't know kidneys could fail so quickly. What causes acute kidney injury?
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6 months ago
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I literally spend hours worrying about this whenever I take a simple painkiller. Acute kidney injury is usually caused by sudden dehydration, severe infections, or medication toxicity. It is so scary because it happens so fast, please get a creatinine test done if you are worried just to be safe!
6 months ago
My father developed acute kidney injury last year during a severe bout of dengue because of extreme fluid loss. The doctors managed it with IV fluids in the hospital, and his kidney function returned to normal in two weeks. I can't give medical advice, but keeping fluids up during high fever is very important.
6 months ago
Look, acute kidney issues often happen because of simple dehydration during summers or taking heavy pain balms and pills without asking. A simple solution is to drink 3 liters of water daily and stop buying random medicines over the counter. If you have swelling or low urine output, go to a clinic immediately.
4 months ago
This injury to the kidneys usually happens when there is a sudden lack of blood flow or water in the body, or from strong medicines. Do not worry too much, just consult a good doctor and they will help you recover soon.
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4 months ago
For general kidney health, drinking barley water (jo ka paani) is very good to flush out mild toxins. But for an acute injury, which is a sudden and serious medical issue, home remedies will not work. Please go to a hospital immediately for proper treatment.
4 months ago
It is mainly caused by sudden blood flow reduction to the kidneys, infections, or drug toxicity. Definitely see a doctor immediately.