Acute Renal Failure
Health Encyclopedia: Acute Tubular Necrosis
Necrosis - renal tubular; ATN; Necrosis - acute tubular
Symptoms
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Urine output, decreased or none - Generalized swelling, fluid retention
- Nausea, vomiting
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Decreased consciousness - Drowsy, lethargic, hard to arouse
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Delirium orconfusion - Coma
Note: Other symptoms of acute renal failure may also be present.
Signs and tests
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Renal arteriography
...which the test may be performed: Acute arterial occlusion of the kidney Acute renal failure Atheroembolic renal disease Renal artery... Read more »Interstitial nephritis
...needed to control azotemia (accumulation of nitrogenous waste products in the blood) associated with acute renal failure. If dialysis is necessary, it usually is required for only a short time. ... Read more »Acute arterial occlusion: kidney
...catheter inserted into the artery by a radiologist may be required in some cases. Treatment for acute renal failure may be appropriate. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) ... Read more »Creatinine clearance
... Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy Acute nephritic syndrome Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure End-stage renal disease ... Read more »Rhabdomyolysis
...kidney damage incurred. Complications Acute tubular necrosis Acute renal failure Calling your health care provider Call your health care... Read more »Images
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