SYNONYMS

Acute:
• Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
• Nephropathy (NPTY)Chronic:
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

SYMPTOMS

Acute Renal Failure:
• Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal
• Fluid retention, causing swelling in legs, ankles or feet
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain or pressure
• Seizures or coma in severe cases
• Chronic Renal Failure:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue and weakness
• Sleep problems
• Changes in urinary output