Acute Kidney Failure Health Center

Acute kidney injury, which causes acute kidney failure, can cause chronic (long lasting) kidney failure if left untreated so it is essential to seek medical assistance if you have sustained damage from trauma to your kidneys.

Because acute can mean temporary harm to those organs, you may wish to ask your doctor or health care professional what you can do on your own to aid in your recovery. Your doctor may recommend certain strategies to accompany medical treatment such as a change in diet or activities to avoid as to remain injury free. During hemodialysis, you should watch how much fluid you drink and avoid eating foods with excess amounts of sodium, potassium and phosphorus.

Even after recovery from your acute kidney failure, you may wish to change your lifestyle in order to keep your kidneys healthy and avoid further damage. Start a regular exercise routine and get into the habit of making more time for sleep each night. Afford saturated fats in your diet and lower the amount of sodium, potassium and protein you eat daily.
 

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Review Date: 
August 20, 2012
Last Updated:
June 2, 2014
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