What are the complications of Acute Renal Failure?
The complications of Acute Renal Failure (ARF) can affect the entire body, including the digestive system,heart, lungs, and nervous system. Infection is one of the most common complications of ARF, because the body’s immune system may stop working properly. Uremic syndrome (uremia) is a serious complication of severe or prolonged Acute Renal Failure. It can cause severe nausea, confusion, psychosis, irregular heart beats, and pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs). Increased potassium in the blood – due to inability to filter and excrete the electrolytes properly.
