Acute Kidney Injury
Emergency diagnosis & treatment for sudden kidney failure.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or days. AKI causes waste products to build up in the blood and makes it hard for the kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in the body.
Symptoms to Watch For
Decreased urine output
Swelling in legs and ankles
Shortness of breath
Fatigue and drowsiness
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion
Seizures (in severe cases)
Treatment Options
Identify and treat the underlying cause
IV fluid replacement for dehydration
Discontinue nephrotoxic medications
Dialysis for severe AKI
Electrolyte monitoring and correction
Blood pressure support
Causes
- Severe dehydration
- Blood loss (trauma, surgery)
- Sepsis (severe infection)
- Nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs, contrast dye)
- Urinary tract obstruction
- Acute glomerulonephritis
- Rhabdomyolysis
When to See Dr. Rajesh Goel for Acute Kidney Injury
Schedule an Immediate Consultation If You Experience:
- Symptoms are worsening despite current treatment
- New or unexplained symptoms develop
- You need a second opinion on diagnosis
- Your current treatment isn't showing results
- You want to explore advanced treatment options
Risk Factors
You may be at higher risk for acute kidney injury if you have:
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Family history of kidney disease
- Obesity or metabolic syndrome
- Age over 60 years
- History of cardiovascular disease
- Long-term use of NSAIDs or certain medications
- Recurrent kidney infections
Dr. Goel's Diagnostic Approach
Dr. Rajesh Goel uses advanced diagnostic tools including:
- Comprehensive blood work (creatinine, BUN, electrolytes)
- Urinalysis and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- Kidney ultrasound and Doppler studies
- GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) assessment
- Kidney biopsy when indicated
- CT scan for complex cases
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Why Patients Trust Dr. Rajesh Goel
- 20+ years of specialized nephrology experience
- DM Nephrology from a premier medical institute
- Treated 10,000+ kidney patients successfully
- Advanced fellowship in kidney transplantation
- Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities
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