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riginally called acute renal failure, acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden and fast loss of kidney function usually happening over hours or days.  Without quick care, it causes waste products to accumulate, electrolyte imbalances to develop, and fluid retention—all of which can be fatal.
Three main things usually cause AKI: direct damage to the kidneys from infections, toxins, or medications; reduced blood flow to the kidneys due to shock, heart failure, or dehydration. Though it may be asymptomatic in the early stages in some situations, symptoms could include decreased urine production, oedema, disorientation, tiredness, and nausea.
To find the reason and degree of kidney damage, diagnosis calls for imaging, urine analysis, and blood tests. Treatment mostly addresses the underlying cause, supports renal function, and controls problems including fluid overload or electrolyte abnormalities.
Many people recover either totally or partially renal function with suitable medical treatment. Severe or sustained AKI, however, might cause chronic kidney damage or raise a person's risk of renal disease going forward. Positive results require early acknowledgement.