Acute Renal Failure Symptoms And Solutions

Seizures Or Coma

Acute renal failure patients may present with seizure or coma. These life-threatening conditions occur due to the fact the kidneys are not able to function. When the function of the kidneys is reduced significantly, certain substances start to build up in the affected individual's blood. Urine is made up of wastes, creatinine, urea, and other compounds. The patient's brain cells also begin to accumulate calcium from renal failure. A seizure occurs when there is a sudden rush of abnormal electrical activity in an individual's brain. When the brain gets toxic from urea and calcium, the patient can have multiple seizures in a row. These toxins also make their get into the bloodstream and cause damage to numerous organs throughout the body. These substances get to the brain because they can diffuse through the blood-brain barrier. The buildup of toxins in the brain and injury from seizures can cause the affected individual to become unconscious for a prolonged period or go into a coma. This occurs because the toxin accumulation stops nerves from being able to communicate with each other. If left untreated, a coma from acute renal failure can be irreversible.

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