Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Treatment 

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function, occurring over hours to days, which results in the kidneys being unable to filter waste products, balance fluids, or regulate electrolytes effectively. It can be caused by factors such as reduced blood flow to the kidneys (sepsis, heart failure, dehydration), direct kidney damage (medications, toxic exposures, autoimmune diseases), or urinary blockage (kidney stones, inability to empty bladder). AKI is a serious condition that requires prompt medical attention, as it can lead to complications or progress to chronic kidney disease, and potentially death, if not managed appropriately.