Renal insufficiency

Renal insufficiency is a clinical syndrome of severe glomerular and tubular destruction from various causes, causing disorder in excreting metabolic wastes and regulating water, electrolytes and acid-base balance. It is acute or chronic, with serious prognosis and is one of the life-threatening major diseases.

Common Symptoms

Immune nephritis; nausea and vomiting; nephrotic puffy face; dark urine; azotemia; fatigue; dehydration; metabolic acidosis; pruritus; cold sensation in kidney area

Causes

Causes include acute/chronic glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, renal tuberculosis, acute tubular degeneration/necrosis from chemical or biologic toxins, renal tumors and congenital kidney disease. Global circulatory disturbance (shock, heart failure, hypertension), systemic metabolic disease (diabetes) and urinary tract disorders (stones) are also causes.

Treatment

Treat cause, medication, dialysis when needed

Prevention

Treat primary disease promptly, avoid nephrotoxins, and monitor renal function.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the nephrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.