Dehydration Leading to Renal Failure

Published on Apr 27, 2015.

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Severe dehydration can lead to renal impairment called acute renal failure. When ARF happens your kidneys suddenly stop working properly. There are three classifications of ARF. According to Yahoo Health, 55 percent of ARF results from pre-renal acute renal failure.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs as the result of a drastic reduction of fluid within your body.

Significance

With pre-renal ARF you suffer from perfusion, or an inadequate blood flow to your kidneys. Thus, your kidneys are unable to properly remove waste products from your body.

Treatment

Treatment for pre-renal ARF is to improve your body’s ability to circulate blood to your kidneys. Therefore, your doctor will give you intravenous fluids to treat your dehydration.

Prevention/Solution

Your ARF is usually reversed after you have intravenous fluids. In fact, your kidney function improves along with an increase of urine output, according to the Nephrology Channel.

Warning

Dehydration leading to pre-renal ARF can result from the overuse of diuretics.

Shawn Hayes

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Shawn is a dedicated health and wellness writer, bringing a wealth of experience in nutritional coaching and holistic living. He is passionate about empowering readers to make informed choices about their physical and mental well-being. Outside of writing, Shawn enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and exploring new recipes to share with friends and family.

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