Introduction
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Sudden damage to the kidneys that causes them to not work properly.
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Symptoms
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Nausea and vomiting
Dehydration
Confusion
High blood pressure
Abdominal pain
Slight backache
Build-up of fluid in the body
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Causes
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Low blood volume
The heart pumping out less blood than normal
Problems with the blood vessels
Certain medicines
Enlarged prostate
Kidney stones
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Tests
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Physical examination
Medical history
Blood tests
Imaging tests
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Treatment
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Diet
Medicines
Dialysis
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Introduction
|
Sudden damage to the kidneys that causes them to not work properly.
|
Symptoms
|
Nausea and vomiting
Dehydration
Confusion
High blood pressure
Abdominal pain
Slight backache
Build-up of fluid in the body
|
Causes
|
Low blood volume
The heart pumping out less blood than normal
Problems with the blood vessels
Certain medicines
Enlarged prostate
Kidney stones
|
Tests
|
Physical examination
Medical history
Blood tests
Imaging tests
|
Treatment
|
Diet
Medicines
Dialysis
|
