Acute renal failure

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Acute renal failure

Acute renal failure refers to an abrupt loss of kidney function, effectively seizing the ability to filter the blood and produce urine. The causes can be many, but are usually due to extensive tissue damage or decreased kidney blood flow.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 2000
Department: General Surgery

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Oliguria 70
Edema 50
Hypocalcaemia 50
Abdominal pain 70
Fatigue 70
Tremor 50
Azotemia 50
Loss of appetite 70
Lipiduria 60
Vomiting 70
Confusion 60
Hypertension 70
Elevated CRP 60
Kidney tissue damaged 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Chest pain 50

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Speech listening
  • Abdominal palpation
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • CRP
  • Blood draw
  • Urine analysis - sampling
  • MRI
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Thorax percussion

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment