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What are the symptoms of Acute Renal Failure?

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Symptoms of Acute Renal Failure depend on the cause of the problem. Acute Renal Failure cannot be diagnosed exclusively based on the following symptoms. Symptoms may include:

 Swelling of the hands, face, or feet.

 Decreased urinary output (oliguria).

 Shortness of breath (dyspnea).

 Rapid, irregular heart rate.

 Enlarged or distended neck veins.

 Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.  Profound weakness or fatigue. Confusion, agitation, or combative behavior.
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Posted by:  pra5020  Posted on: 04/08/2013
I am Prabhakar Chaudhary, I want to ask question about my sister 36 years old admitted in hospital due to ARF[Acute Renal Failure] her creatinine level is 2.7,blood urea 71 and BUN 45(She was suffering from Microscopic PAN from 28 Janaury 2013 now she is recovered but Kidney not functioning properly for last two months. Doctor's told me, she is dependent on hemodialysis. Kindly advice to cure it.



Posted by:  Ramakrishnan(Guest)  Posted on: 08/03/2012
I am Ramakrishnan, I want to ask some questions about my nephew 15 Years old boy admitted hospital due to ARF. His creatinine level was 5.5 and took dialyses and started medicine. The doctor recommended for 3 weeks medicine and after he will be cured. Doctor, will it be cured such diseases and what is reason for such problem



Posted by:  Biswa1206(Guest)  Posted on: 02/24/2012
My father aged 70 is running high creatinine [2.6 against a normal value of 1.4] and potassium (6 against a normal value of 5). He had been a patient of high blood pressure and Sugar for the last 10 years. Is it an indication of Acute Renal Failure? He is to undergo USG of Kidney, BUN, Lipid Profile and Urine RE tomorrow. Can he be cured?



Posted by:  jheswift(Guest)  Posted on: 01/15/2012
how does heart failure related to ARF? thanks for reply



Posted by:  Feona  Posted on: 10/21/2010
i already had A.R.F, followed by my pregnency, on 25th may 2010. i was on dylises also. i lost my baby, but i want to hav a baby again. is is possible to have a baby without having ARF? i am really wanting to have a baby but the doctors say its a high rick to my life again, but can to please tell me how medically i can carry the pregnancy or its not possible. pleaze reply as early as possible. thank you.


Posted by:  Drsanjeevbehura  Posted on: 04/13/2011
Having Developed ARF during pregnancy does increase your chance of having renal problem during your subsequent pregnancy but under good care you of a nephrologist it can be managed well. details would be required about your previous pregnancy to get a full picture of etilogy of ARF.




Posted by:  abida(Guest)  Posted on: 05/19/2010
Abida can you please include more complications of A.R.F(Acute Renal failure)



Posted by:  chiranjeevi.Toka(Guest)  Posted on: 11/29/2008
I want to the unirary track animations



Posted by:  vimal(Guest)  Posted on: 11/10/2008
in depth condents




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