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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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Last updated on: 01 Nov 2021 | 04:56 PM (IST)

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