<unk>  <unk> , also known as acute kidney failure, is a rapid loss of<unk>  function due to damage to the kidneys, resulting in retention of nitrogenous (urea and creatinine) and non-nitrogenous waste products that are normally excreted by the kidney. Depending on the severity and duration of the<unk>  dysfunction, this accumulation is accompanied by metabolic disturbances, such as metabolic acidosis (acidification of the blood) and hyperkalaemia (elevated potassium levels), changes in body fluid balance, and effects on many other organ systems. It can be characterized by oliguria or anuria (decrease or cessation of urine production), although nonoliguric<unk>  may occur. It is a serious disease and treated as a medical emergency.
Acute renal failure
Acute liver failure
Acute kidney failure
Acute kidney injury
Water intoxication
Hepatic failure
Adrenal insufficiency
Cardiotoxicity