Dehydration is the main cause of acute kidney failure, and in this case, it is more likely to be resolved, however there are other possible causes and the doctor may indicate how the treatment should be done to increase the chances of cure.
Main causes of acute renal failure
The causes of acute kidney failure, which is the inability of the kidneys to filter blood, may be:
- Dehydration;
- Lack of blood in the kidneys;
- Urinary flow obstruction;
- Injuries to the kidney itself;
- Infections;
- Septicemia;
- Use of medicines for own account;
- Purple;
- Hemolytic-uremic syndrome;
- Malignant hypertension;
- Reaction after a blood transfusion;
- Placenta previa or placenta detachment.
The diagnosis of renal failure and its causes can be made through examinations requested by the general practitioner or the nephrologist.
Treatment for acute renal failure
Treatment for acute renal failure should be directed to resolve its cause. Some possibilities of treatment are:
- Diet rich in carbohydrates and low in protein and potassium;
- Use of medications;
- Hemodialysis may be required.
Treatment of acute kidney failure can be done at home or in the hospital, and healing is usually achieved within 3 months, but in some cases the disease may become chronic and can not be cured.
