8. Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI), also known as acute renal failure (ARF), is a brief period of kidney failure or damage that occurs over a period of hours or days. AKI causes a build-up of waste products in your blood, making it difficult for your kidneys to maintain the proper fluid balance in your body. Other organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs, can be affected by AKI. Acute kidney injury is common in hospitalized patients, especially in intensive care units, and in the elderly.
AKI occurs when your kidneys cease working correctly unexpectedly. It can range from modest renal impairment to full kidney failure. It is usually a result of another major illness. It isn’t caused by a physical hit to the kidneys, as the name implies. This sort of kidney disease is most common in older persons who are ill with other disorders that affect the kidneys. AKI must be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
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