: Damage to the kidney tissues from infections, toxins (nephrotoxic drugs), or autoimmune diseases.
Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously known as , is a sudden, temporary, and often reversible loss of kidney function. It can range from a minor loss of function to complete kidney failure and often results from an underlying condition that disrupts blood flow, causes direct organ damage, or blocks urine output. Key Symptoms and Warning Signs acute renal failure
: Nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Mental changes : Confusion or drowsiness in severe cases. Categories and Causes : Damage to the kidney tissues from infections,
: Most common; caused by issues "before" the kidney, such as severe dehydration, shock, low blood pressure, or heart failure. toxins (nephrotoxic drugs)