Acute renal failure
Description of Acute renal failure
Acute renal failure (ARF) refers to the sudden loss of kidney function to filter and excrete waste products in the body. Your kidneys lose the ability to conserve electrolytes, reabsorb water, and maintain fluid balance. Symptoms usually associated with ARF include reduced urine output, swelling of legs, ankle, and feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, nausea and irregular heartbeat, etc.
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13 Sep 2018 | 02:33 PM (IST)
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