Definition
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a sudden loss
of the kidney functions in term of glomerulus filtration rate (GFR), blood
pressure (BP) and urinalysis.
Risk factors
ARF can be categorized into three general
groups:
Sudden and severe drop in
BP due to shock (accident, severe injuries, illness) or interruption of blood
flow to the kidneys.
2.
Intra-renal
Direct damage to the
kidneys by inflammation, toxins, drugs, infection or reduced blood supply.
3.
Post-renal
Sudden obstruction of urine
flow due to enlarged prostate, kidney stones, bladder tumor or injury.
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