Medical Services

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

An abrupt and severe drop in kidney function, acute kidney injury (AKI) causes waste, fluids, and electrolytes to accumulate in the body. Unlike Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), AKI usually develops quickly—often in hours or days—and can be curable with early treatment. Dehydration, severe infections (sepsis), renal obstructions, toxic drug effects, or lower blood flow brought on by heart failure or shock are common causes.
Reduced urine production, oedema in the legs and face, tiredness, disorientation, dyspnoea, and irregular pulse brought on by electrolyte abnormalities define symptoms of AKI. Untreated, AKI can advance to life-threatening consequences, including multi-organ failure.
Diagnosis calls for urine analysis, blood tests to assess creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and ultrasonic imaging examinations. Treatment varies depending on the underlying cause and could include IV fluids, medicines, dialysis in severe situations, and stopping nephrotoxic medications.
Prevention of lifelong kidney disease depends mostly on early identification and treatments. Maintaining appropriate hydration, avoiding overly strong NSAIDs, and controlling underlying diseases like diabetes and hypertension can reduce the risk of AKI. Many people recover completely renal function with timely medical treatment.