Acute Renal Failure: An Overview

What Are The Symptoms?

An individual affected by acute renal failure will present with several symptoms associated with significantly reduced kidney function. Symptoms of acute renal failure happen suddenly, usually over several hours, but it can be up to two days. Acute renal failure patients may have urine output with a very dark color and that is less in quantity and frequency than normal. Due to the buildup of toxins in the patient's blood, they may experience unexplained nausea and itchiness as well. Some individuals who develop acute renal failure will experience chest pain or pressure, confusion, swelling in the lower extremities, and shortness of breath. It is not uncommon to see an individual affected by acute renal failure experience a loss of appetite and an irregular heartbeat as well. Severe cases of acute renal failure may present with life-threatening symptoms such as loss of consciousness and seizures.

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