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Acute Kidney Failure

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Dr. AkankshaInternal Medicine Specialist • 25 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine
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Acute kidney failure is a condition in which the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to function properly. Acute renal failure (ARF) occurs when direct damage to the kidneys, which causes a sudden loss in kidney function. The disease also is caused by lack of blood to the kidneys, drug abuse and inflammation.

Other cause or many reasons, including:

Acute kidney failure is often reversible, with complete recovery of kidney function.

Some patients are left with residual damage and can have a progressive decline in kidney function in the future.

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