AKI

[createaer]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with stage 3 AKI 7 weeks ago after 2 weeks of feeling nausea and vomiting almost daily. After a blood test at my local GP they told me my GFR was 6 and i needed to be admitted to hospital. After 5 weeks in and out of hospital my GFR was at 17. It's now at 20 after drinking upto 6 litres of water everyday. I have a biopsy booked in 3 weeks.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? Doctors can't seem to identify a cause as of yet.

Thankyou

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello and welcome createaer, this is a very informative and supportive community.

I am sure that some of the members will respond to you.

Sorry to here that you have had a difficult time recently, it must be a very concerning time for you so keep your chin up and continue to let us know how you are doing.

Can any of our members respond to this new member please?

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse & Moderator.

[Bunkin]

Hi! I haven’t experienced a hat but know someone whose kidneys practically shut down, then just went back to normal! I’m praying this is the case for you! 😀

[RickHow]

There are so many causes of AKI it can be a while for doctors to come to the final cause. The most important thing is to get you in the process or reversing the condition (it can be reversed and return to normalcy in a majority or cases). It sounds like you are getting the proper treatment as you are seeing improvement. They have you in and out of the hospital. Watching you carefully. Here is a list of common causes. You probably know them but I list them anyway in case you do not:

=Can be caused by reduced blood flow to the kidneys because of:

Low blood pressure (called “hypotension”) or shock

Blood or fluid loss (such as bleeding, severe diarrhea)

Heart attack, heart failure, and other conditions leading to decreased heart function

Organ failure (e.g., heart, liver)

Overuse of pain medicines called “NSAIDs”, which are used to reduce swelling or relieve pain from headaches, colds, flu, and other ailments. Examples include ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen.

Severe allergic reactions

=Can be caused by kidney damage due to:

A type of severe, life-threatening infection called “sepsis”

A type of cancer called “multiple myeloma”

A rare condition that causes inflammation and scarring to your blood vessels, making them stiff, weak, and narrow (called “vasculitis”)

An allergic reaction to certain types of drugs (called “interstitial nephritis”)

A group of diseases (called “scleroderma”) that affect the connective tissue that supports your internal organs

Conditions that cause inflammation or damage to the kidney tubules, to the small blood vessels in the kidneys, or to the filtering units in the kidneys (such as “tubular necrosis,” “glomerulonephritis, “vasculitis” or “thrombotic microangiopathy”).

=Can be causes by Urinary Tract Problems:

Bladder, prostate, or cervical cancer

Enlarged prostate

Problems with the nervous system that affect the bladder and urination

Kidney stones

Blood clots in the urinary tract

Your doctors are watching you and have plans for a biopsy so it sounds like you are good medical care. It is hard to wait I know. But keep us informed.

[WYOAnne]

Sounds like having a biopsy is the right thing to do. It may prove to have all of the answers not only for you but also your doctor.

When I was diagnosed, the biopsy told my doctors everything. My kidneys had been damaged years before when I had strep and had nephritis. It also showed that my kidneys were becoming all scarred up inside. I was also experiencing nausea and some vomiting almost daily. I know for me, drinking more water always helped. I don't think the doctors ever came up with a reason for my nausea, etc. But even today, 19 years post transplant, if I don't drink enough throughout the day I not only become light headed but also become nauseated.

Best of luck with your kidney journey!