Renal disorders include acute kidney injury (AKI), also known as acute renal failure (ARF), which is a sudden episode of kidney failure or damage that occurs within a few hours or days. AKI causes a build-up of waste products in the blood and makes it difficult for the kidneys to maintain the proper balance of fluids in the body.
7. • Acute kidney injury (AKI), also known as acute
renal failure (ARF), is a sudden episode of
kidney failure or kidney damage that
happens within a few hours or a few days.
AKI causes a build-up of waste products in
your blood and makes it hard for your kidneys
to keep the right balance of fluid in your body.