Knowledge about Acute Renal Failure

Renal Failure can be divided in to two groups: Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Renal Failure. Chronic Renal Failure is the result of long-term damaged on kidneys and we have talked about it for many times. So, it is necessary for us to learn some information about Acute Renal Failure.
Acute Renal Failure is usually caused by an event that leads to kidney malfunction, such as dehydration, blood loss from major surgery or injury, or the use of medications, such as contrast agents used in X-ray tests, antibiotics such as gentamicin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Cold medicine is also a common cause for Acute Renal Failure. if people take cold medicines wrongly, it may lead to Acute Renal Failure.In cold medicines, there are ingredients for antipyretic and analgesia which can lead to Renal Failure. In addition, the antipyretic and analgesia are put into pain killer and other medicines, so it is necessary for people to pay attention to the composition of medicines.
To patients with kidney disease without knowing causes, they are suggested to take a biopsy. Patchy or diffuse denudation of the renal tubular cells is observed, suggesting acute tubular necrosis as the cause of Acute Renal Failure.
There are still some symptoms can indicate the Acute Renal Failure. The first thing is abnormal parameters. A rise in the creatinine level can result from medications (eg, cimetidine, trimethoprim) that inhibit the kidneys tubular secretion. A rise in the BUN level can occur without renal injury, resulting instead from such sources as GI or mucosal bleeding, steroid use, or protein loading, so a careful inventory must be taken before determining if a kidney injury is present.
Due to Acute Renal Failure usually occurs suddenly, the symptoms are not easy to be found. So, it is necessary for people take test of urine and blood regularly. In addition, patients should pay attention to food and medicines in daily time. If you want to know more, you can email me:
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