Question 1

after a bad reaction to meds acute kidney failure occured but creatinine is now falling from 1.6 to 1.3 and bun from 27 to 23 good sign for recovery

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your creatinine and BUN are near normal and hopefully you will recover completely.

Question 2

having acute kidney failure for the second time in two years.why does this keep happening?long term effects?i drink alcohol,does that effect it?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: is very much a cause as it can lead to dehydration.  Even though you think you are drinking plenty of fluids you are not.  Do yourself a favor stop the booze, drink water.  See a nephrologist as you are at risk for chronic kidney problems.

Question 3

what causes acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Toxic insults: Low blood pressure, interruption of blood flow, obstruction of urine flow, drug allergies, toxic drugs, autoimmune disease, heart failure, chronic liver disease, sepsis, 
 underlying problems such as diabetes and myeloma increase the chance for renal failure.

There are many causes, most are evident upon inspection of the patient, this requires expert attention and action to reverse the process.

Question 4

what could cause acute kidney failure?

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Common causes: The answer is very long. Commonly, i encounter causes such as dehydration, sepsis, heart failure, drugs & obstruction to urinary flow.

Question 5

what are signs of acute kidney failure?

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Decrease urination: There are multiple signs of acute renal failure (arf).  The first sign that must people realize is a decrease in urine output as well as noticeable swelling in their lower extremities.  ARF can also be detected by your doctor by blood and urine tests.  If you have severe forms of arf, then you develop decrease in appetite, insomnia and anemia.

Question 6

what are symptoms of acute kidney failure?

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Low urine output: Acute kidney failure results in low or no urine output, fluid overload, and hypertension.

Question 7

what are the tests for acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

BUN, Creatinine &: Serum elecrolytes.

Question 8

for how long does acute kidney failure last?

Accepted Answer

Acute renal failure: Most patients with acute renal failure (a) start to recover their renal function in less than 3 weeks. Some, and older, patients can take longer to recover their renal function, up to 3-4 months. If the renal failure is not resolved in 3 weeks, ask the nephrologist involved in the patient's care for a better answer to your question. Good luck.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Labs : An abrupt loss of renal function as determined (usually) by a rise in the serum creatinine. Definitions vary, a rise in creatinine of as little as 0.2mg/dl in a smaller person could be significant. There is no consistent description. It could be asymptomatic or the patient plagued with edema, lack of urine, sob, protein and or blood in the urine. Pain and dysuria could be present.

Question 10

how long it takes to get back to normal after an episode of  acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have a less severe form of acute renal failure (ARF) like dehydration then probably a couple of days.  However if you have a more severe form of ARF like a glomerulonephritis or infection causing acute tubular necrosis, the your recovering time might take weeks.  In the severe form, you also may never get back to normal kidney function as well.

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