Renal failure
Postrenal acute renal failure (AIF) is the buildup of waste materials in the kidney due to the blockage of the urinary tract. Materials that may build-up in the kidney include urine which interferes with the normal functioning of the kidney. Kidney stone is a common condition that leads to postrenal acute renal failure. The stone often develops in the ureters or the urethra hence blocking the continuous flow of urine. Other conditions responsible for this state include prostate or cervical cancer, blood clotting in the urethra, and an enlarged prostate gland.
Intrarenal acute renal failure (ARF) also known as intrinsic acute renal failure is a condition that impede the standard functioning of the kidney due to direct damages. Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), and acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) are the most common causes of this condition. The former damages the blood vessels in the kidney so that they cannot filter materials efficiently. The latter is an inflation of the kidney arising from drugs or viral infections.
Prerenal acute renal failure (ARF) is a loss in kidney function due to a reduction in the flow of blood to the kidney. This condition occurs when a victim loses a lot of blood arising from injury or abdominal surgery. Furthermore, extreme dehydration, severe burns, and pancreatitis are also common causes of the disease.