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Hepatorenal syndrome is acute kidney failure that occurs with no cause in a person with severe liver disease.
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Symptoms
Decreased urine production; Dark-colored urine; Yellow skin; Weight gain; Abdominal swelling; Coarse muscle movements, ...
Causes
Hepatorenal syndrome occurs when there is a decrease in kidney function in a person with a liver disorder. The most com...
Tests
A physical examination will not directly reveal kidney failure. However, the exam will usually show signs of chronic li...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at improving liver function, and ensuring that the amount of blood in the body and the heart pumping...
Complications
Secondary infections; Bleeding; Hepatic coma; End-stage kidney disease; Fluid overload with subsequent congestive heart...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder most often is diagnosed in the hospital during treatment for a liver disorder.
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