Kidney Failure : Causes
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There are many possible causes of kidney damage. They include: Decreased blood flow, which may occur with extremely low blood pressure caused by trauma, surgery, serious illnesses, septic shock, hemorrhage, burns, or dehydration; Acute tubular nec...
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Kidney failure is typically diagnosed and treated by a nephrologist, a doctor that specializes in treating the kidneys. The patient that is suspected of having chronic kidney failure will undergo an extensive blood work-up. A blood test will asses...
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Kidney failure is typically diagnosed and treated by a nephrologist, a physician specializing in kidney dis- ease. The patient suspected of having chronic kidney failure will undergo an extensive blood work-up, usually performed by a laboratory te...
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A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy or immobile objects. Damage related to crush injury includes: laceration (open wound), fracture , bleeding , bruising , compartment syndrome , and others. See information on smashed fingers . Also, see information related to the part of the body involved in the crush injury and the discussion of wounds .
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Renal artery stenosis is a blockage or narrowing of the major arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. Renal artery stenosis occurs when the flow of blood from the arteries leading to the kidneys is constricted by tissue or artherosclerotic plaque.
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Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to low blood pressure and low blood flow. The brain, heart, kidneys, and liver may not work properly or may fail. See also: Meningococcemia Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) ARDS
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Septic shock is a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure due to the presence of bacteria in the blood. Septic shock is a possible consequence of bacteremia , or bacteria in the bloodstream.
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Septic shock is a syndrome in which a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure occurs as a result of an overwhelming bacterial infection . KEY TERMS Bacteremia - Invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.
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Obstructive uropathy involves a blockage of the flow of urine, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys.
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