In most people, ATN is reversible. The goal of treatment is to prevent life-threatening complications of acute kidney failure
Treatment focuses on preventing the buildup of fluids and wastes, while allowing the kidneys to heal.
Treatment may include any of the following:
- Identifying and treating the underlying cause of the problem
- Restricting fluid intake
- Taking medicines to help control potassium level in the blood
- Medicines taken by mouth or through an IV to help remove fluid from the body
Temporary dialysis can remove excess waste and fluids. This can help improve your symptoms so that you feel better. It may also make kidney failure easier to control. Dialysis may not be necessary for all people, but is often lifesaving, especially if potassium is dangerously high.
Dialysis may be needed in the following cases:
- Decreased mental status
- Fluid overload
- Increased potassium level
- Pericarditis
- Removal of toxins that are dangerous to the kidneys
- Total lack of urine production
- Uncontrolled buildup of nitrogen waste products
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