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Written by Robert A Wilson

Sunday, 11 February 2007

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Acute renal failure describes a sudden failure of normal kidney function. Common causes include loss or decrease in normal blood flow to the kidneys; obstruction of urine flow; or damage to the kidneys from injury, inflammation or medications. You are more likely to develop acute renal failure if you have only one kidney, have had recent surgery, are severely injured, or have certain medical conditions such as hypertension or diabetes.

Symptoms may include:

Early stages

Little or no urine output

Late stages

Nausea, with or without, vomiting
Diarrhea
Decreased or lost appetite
Irritability
Diminished level of consciousness or even a coma
Seizures
Itching
High or low blood pressure
Easy bruising or bleeding

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