Acute renal failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly cease functioning. Since your kidneys filter waste from your body, renal failure puts you at risk for a build-up of these harmful substances. Symptoms of renal failure include exhaustion, nausea, build up of fluid and confusion. If left untreated, renal failure can be life-threatening. However, treatment is available for kidney failure and its symptoms such as nausea.
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Underlying Condition
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In most cases, renal failure is a symptom of another underlying condition. Your doctor's first recourse is to find that cause and treat it. Usually, it will be another illness or an injury that caused your kidneys to fail. After stabilizing that condition, the doctor will then address removing the built-up waste and fluid in the blood so your kidneys can heal naturally. Your doctor will recommend that you curb the amount of fluids you take in and put you on a diet that is high in carbohydrates but limited in proteins and potassium. Potassium build-up is one danger of a person recovering from renal failure, so your doctor will monitor your levels and perhaps give you calcium supplements to keep your levels normal.
Dialysis
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Many people who experience renal failure will need temporary dialysis, a process where you are hooked up to a machine that filters your blood much like a healthy kidney would do. Dialysis allows your kidneys to heal by doing the work for them and removing excess waste and fluid from the blood while doing so. If you have acute renal failure, dialysis will be administered in the hospital but for people with partial kidney failure, having the treatment at home is an option.
Prevention
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An important way to avoid renal failure and nausea is to lead a lifestyle where your kidneys are healthy. People who abuse alcohol and drugs are at a greater risk for renal failure as well as those who overuse painkillers. Also, long-term exposure to heavy metals can make your blood toxic to the point that your kidneys cannot process the waste. People with chronic condition such as diabetes are also at risk of kidney failure. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions when you must live with one of these conditions to avoid renal failure.
Nausea
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While being treated for renal failure, nausea is a possible complication. If you feel nauseous, it is important to rest and not undergo any activity that might worsen the feeling. Nausea may be the result of dehydration as your body isn't properly dealing with fluid. Try to make sure you're drinking water or a clear, non-carbonated beverage to stay hydrated, which may stop the nausea. If the thought of eating makes you ill, try to eat gentle foods like crackers or toast and stay away from foods loaded with fats and spices. Once the doctors treat your renal failure and its underlying cause you should start to feel better.
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