What is acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure refers to the inability of the kidneys to work as they are meant to. Unlike chronic kidney failure, acute kidney failure is the sudden loss of kidney function all by at the same time. It results in waste accumulation along with fluid buildup in the blood.

When acute kidney failure occurs, many other organs may also stop working along with, which are dependent on the kidney for their functioning such as a heart. It is a life-threatening condition that should be immediately treated. Acute kidney injury treatment in Ayurveda is one such treatment approach by Karma Ayurveda Hospital to reduce the complications related to AKF. It is an ayurvedic treatment that is primarily based on herbs and involves no surgery. With the help of ayurvedic treatment, acute kidney injury can be reversed and you can lead a normal life once again.

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What can be the possible signs of acute kidney failure?

The symptoms of acute kidney failure or injury are very similar to chronic kidney failure and may include:

• Decreased urine output
• Inability to empty the bladder
• Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles or feet
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain or pressure
• Seizures or coma in severe cases

These signs of acute kidney failure can be easily eluded with the help of Ayurveda. For more information on the best ayurvedic kidney treatment in Delhi, you can also reach Karma Ayurveda.

 

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What can be the causes of acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure is caused by the conditions which stop the functioning of the kidneys and prevent them from completing their work. These medical conditions may include:

• Loss of blood flow to the kidneys
• Direct damage to the kidneys
• Blockage in the urine drainage tubes that causes urine to flow in backward direction

Loss of blood flow to the kidneys

The kidneys need subsequent blood flow in order to work properly and in the absence of which they may suddenly stop working leading to acute kidney failure.

• Blood or fluid loss
• Blood pressure medications
• Heart attack
• Heart disease
• Infection
• Liver failure
• Use of aspirin, ibuprofen or over the counter painkillers
• Severe allergic reaction
• Burns
• Dehydration

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Direct damage to the kidneys

Some medical and nonmedical conditions may damage the kidneys leading to acute kidney failure. For all such conditions, you will need acute kidney injury treatment in Ayurveda to get over from AKF.

• Blood clots in the veins and arteries in and around the kidneys
• Cholesterol deposits that block blood flow in the kidneys
• Glomerulonephritis
• Infection
• Lupus
• Scleroderma, a rare disease affecting the skin and connective tissues
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder
• Toxins that get produced because of alcohol consumption, exposure to heavy metals and cocaine
• Breakdown of tumor cells the waste of which gets into the blood and harm the kidneys

Blockage in the urine drainage system

Medical conditions that block the path of the urine leading to sudden failure of the kidneys include:

• Bladder cancer
• Blood clots in the urinary tract
• Cervical cancer
• Colon cancer
• Enlarged prostate
• Kidney stones
• Nerve damage involving the nerves that control the bladder
• Prostate cancer

If you have any of these risk factors, make sure to get yourself diagnosed in the early stages. It is easy to prevent damage to your kidneys if you already have the risk factor involved.

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Prevention tips that can help you include:

• Stop alcohol consumption
• Follow a sedentary lifestyle
• Do not smoke
• Do not consume bicarbonate drinks in excess
• Make sure to stay hydrated
• Exercise well, do yoga
• Meditate
• Follow a renal friendly diet
• Prevent yourself from exposing to toxic materials
• Take acute kidney injury treatment in Ayurveda if needed instead of taking allopathic treatment

For more information, visit Karma Ayurveda Hospital. We have an Ayurvedic solution for every kidney-related problem.

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