Question 1

what is the difference between.acute & chronic renal failure?

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Renal failure: Acute renal failure is a result of an injury, illness, or adverse drug reaction that injures your kidney (antibiotics, IV contrast, septic shock). Chronic renal failure  is a progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years and is the result of a disease process such as lupus, diabetes, polycystic kidney disease, etc.

Question 2

can you please discuss the rare acute and chronic renal failure diseases?

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Many things: Almost any condition can be associated with renal disease "rarely".

Question 3

what are the differences between acute and chronic renal failure lab results?

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Renal failure: acute: normal a few days ago and not now. 
Chronic: been abnormal for some time.

Question 4

can my mom safely have a baby if she has acute renal failure on chronic renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Consult Kidney Dr: The stress of a pregnancy can easily worsen  someone's renal failure. The issue should be discussed in detail with the kidney doctors who know the case. My limited experience with the issue did not go well.

Question 5

i read somewhere that chronic renal failure can present with polyuria. then how is it that acute renal failure is the opposite?

Accepted Answer

Both can: Some types of acute renal insufficiency resolve with a large amount of urine production as the kidney regains some normal function.
Some types of chronic renal insufficiency involve loss of protein or electrolytes and large amounts of urine production can result.

Both acute and chronic renal insufficency have types where little or no urine is made.

Question 6

what is acute renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Many: Acute: severe dehydration, septic shock, heart failure, drug intoxication, severe blood  loss. Chronic failure due to diabetes, hypertension, lupus,  vasciliditues, excessive use of tylenol (acetaminophen).  Just a few. See doctor.

Question 7

what is chronic renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Lab testing: A creatinine clearance number of less the 10 generally determines renal failure. This number is calculated by your age, weight and sex. Not all people with  CKD need dialysis right away. This is determined by symptoms associated with renal failuire like high potassium, volume overload(edema and difficulty breathing), itching, poor appetite, other "uremic" symptoms.

Question 8

what are the complications of acute renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Several: High potassium, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis, these problems can lead to heart failure, cardiac rythym disturbances and even death.

Question 9

what is the treatment for acute renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure: Acute renal failure requires close attention to volume status, acid-base status, electrolytes, and any signs of uremia.  These events might signal a need for urgent dialysis.  Avoiding exposure to nephrotoxic meds is necessary.  Studies to rule out obstruction (u/s usually) are necessary as well.

Question 10

how is chronic renal failure managed well in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

See below: In any kidney disease it is important to control blood presssure .If uncontrolled it will lead to more rapid loss of function no matter what the underlying cause.Use of certain medications like ace inhibitors are preferentially used, ask your doctor. Blood sugar , cholesterol control and exercise all help.

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