Acute Kidney Failure

Acute kidney injury is usually detected when the kidneys rapidly lose their ability to filter the blood and remove waste. Because of how quickly it develops, it requires timely medical attention to understand what is causing it.

What it is: a condition in which kidney function drops within a short period of time, which can lead to a buildup of fluids and substances that are normally removed through the urine.

Warning signs: a decrease in the amount of urine, swelling in the legs or ankles, fatigue, nausea, or confusion. Sometimes it is discovered during tests done for another reason.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist handles kidney diseases and usually coordinates the evaluation together with the internist or general practitioner. With these symptoms, seeking medical evaluation without delay is the most sensible course of action.